Slaughterers and Meat Packers

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

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  • Meat Prep Operator (2nd Shift) - Mars, Incorporated - Columbus,OH

    Mars, Incorporated - - Responsibilities: Operate and change equipment including the Haarslev, meat screws, grinders, grinder plates and bunkers.; Operate and drive forklifts to transfer meat; Process meat according to recipe requirements;...

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    We''re ALDI, one of America''s favorite grocers. We''ve grown a lot in the past few years, expanding our reach and customer base all around the country. Whether it''s in customer service or our exceptional products, we owe our success to the...

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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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