Slaughterers and Meat Packers

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  • FT Consumer Support Representative - Work From Home - Zillow - Columbus,OH

    [Customer Service / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $34.60-hr based on exp & location / Bonus Eligibility / "FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For" - As a Consumer Support Representative, you will: Provide exceptional customer service to...

  • Construction Laborer - Weaver Consultants Group - Columbus,OH

    Construction Laborer Landmarc Environmental Systems, LLC (Landmarc) was conceived by a few environmental professionals, very experienced in both solid waste management and construction. Since then, Landmarc has grown dramatically into...

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

  • Meat Wrapper / Sanitation - Costco - Columbus,OH

    Costco Wholesale Corp. - - Responsibilities: Wraps and labels meat products using wrapping machine; Stocks display cases; Operates meat grinder; Cleans and sanitizes meat department, including meat room, cooler, equipment, and utensils;...

  • Apprentice Meat Cutter - Giant Eagle - Columbus,OH

    Giant Eagle - - Responsibilities: Learn to cut meat to be sold to customers and cut meat into smaller sizes for sale; Learn to make ground meat by grinding and tray meat; Accurately record and assist in preparation of special orders; Assist in...

  • Meat Cutter - Golden Corral Restaurants - Grove City,OH

    Golden Corral - 2005 Stringtown Road - Responsibilities: Cuts meat according to product specifications and time standards.; Rotates cut and boxed meat to ensure freshness.; Stocks and arranges the Meat Cooler in accordance with approved food...

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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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