Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Top 3 Slaughterers Jobs

  • Warehouse Packer - Weekend Shift Nights - InergroupInsourcingSolutions - Groveport,OH

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  • Loader Operator I - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers - Columbus,OH

    The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions. Loader Operator, Operator, Loader, Manufacturing...

  • Nanny needed for toddler with flexible schedule starting May 12th. - Sittercity - Columbus,OH

    We're looking for a nanny to support our family starting around May 12th. The job involves looking after one toddler (12-month-old) during the weekday day or afternoon. The ideal candidate should be comfortable around our large 7-yr-old shepherd...

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

  • Warehouse Packer - Weekend Shift Nights - InergroupInsourcingSolutions - Groveport,OH

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

    Walmart Stores - 2700 Bethel Road - Responsibilities: Help customers find the products they are looking for; Ensure high quality products are available in produce, deli, bakery, dairy, meat, and other departments; Pack ready-to-sell products...

  • Apprentice Meat Cutter - Giant Eagle - Columbus,OH

    Giant Eagle - - Responsibilities: Learn to cut meat to be sold to customers by taking the product out of the cooler and cutting meat into smaller sizes to be packaged for sale.; Learn to make ground meat by putting coarse ground into grinder...

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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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