Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Top 3 Slaughterers Jobs

  • Warehouse Overnight - Warehouse Jobs - Columbus,OH

    About the Role As a Warehouse Overnight Team Member, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our warehouse operations run smoothly and efficiently. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks from receiving and storing...

  • Pick/Pack - Elwood Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Pick/Pack Order picking position Temp to hire Great company Work in the medical parts industry Industry leader First shift What's in it for you? Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a...

  • Part Time Van Delivery Driver - Gordon Food Service - Dublin,OH

    Gordon Food Service Store LLC - Location: 3901 W Dublin Granville Rd, Dublin, OH, 43017-1435 Now Hiring! Pay: $16-18/hr. Store Hours - Monday through Saturday 7 AM-8 PM; Sunday 9 AM-6 PM - Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New...

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

  • Meat Wrapper - FT Columbus, OH - Save-A-Lot - Columbus,OH

    PurposeThe Meat Wrapper learns the skills of handling fresh meat and other meat products, safe, sanitary and efficient operation of the meat department, ordering and inventory, equipment operations, and merchandising according to standards set by the...

  • Meat Wrapper - FT Columbus, OH - Save A Lot Food Stores - Columbus,OH

    The Meat Wrapper learns the skills of handling fresh meat and other meat products, safe, sanitary and efficient operation of the meat department, ordering and inventory, equipment operations, and merchandising according to standards set by the...

  • Meat Cutter and Wrapper - Walmart - Columbus,OH

    Be a Team Member: Collaborates with other associates to build a strong meat team; communicating with the members of the team; and being flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas. Be an Expert: Demonstrates knowledge of business on...

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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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