Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Top 3 Slaughterers Jobs

  • Controls Engineer - Amsted Rail - Groveport,OH

    Amsted Rail-Griffin Wheel, the leading manufacturer of railroad wheels in North America, is currently seeking a Controls Engineer for our Groveport foundry. The Controls Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations.

  • Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC) - National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) - Columbus,OH

    Job Title: Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC)Location: Columbus, OHJob Type: Full-Time and Part-TimeFLSA Status: Hourly; Non-ExemptReports To: District ManagerTravel: Yes, travel is expected for this position (50% - 85% on average).Supervisory...

  • Assistant Vice President - The Ohio State University - Dublin,OH

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

  • Meat/Produce Team Associate - Walmart - Columbus,OH

    Hourly Wage: $15 - $28 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance...

  • Packer - SIMOS - Columbus,OH

    Description Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their well-being? We are looking for you! At Staff Management, we offer paid training! We have all shifts available so you can pick the shift that works best for you! Our...

  • Assistant Vice President - The Ohio State University - Dublin,OH

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What Slaughterers and meat packers Do

Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Work typically occurs in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments. Excludes Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers who perform routine meat cutting.


Slaughterer and meat packer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 79,700
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $29,900

Job Outlook for Slaughterers and meat packers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 3,400
  • Growth rate: 4 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Slaughterer or meat packer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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