Slaughterers and Meat Packers

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

  • Hiring Event Nov 12-13 - Warehouse Picker/Packer $21.50/hr, Mon-Thu - Abercrombie and Fitch - New Albany,OH

    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Distribution Center Hiring Event! Date: Thursday, November 12th, 2026 & Friday, November 13th, 2026 Time: Thu 8:30AM - 4PM | Fri 10AM - 3:30PM Location: 7775 Smiths Mill Rd., New Albany, OH...

  • 1st Shift Warehouse Packer - InergroupInsourcingSolutions - Columbus,OH

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  • Shift Supervisor - UNITED DAIRY FARMERS - Columbus,OH

    Position Title: Shift Leader Reports to: Store Manager Schedule: Full Time (37-40 hours per week); may work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift Pay Range: $13.50/hr -...

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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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