Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Top 3 Slaughterers Jobs

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    Hilliard family needs a full-time pet sitter for 1 dog. Must love animals! Our ideal match will meet the requirements below.

  • HOT SHOT DRIVERS WANTED $4K/WEEK - R and J Hotshots - Columbus,OH

    We are looking for drivers specifically for a dually with a 40 foot hotshot trailer. Drivers will have two and a half weeks on the road and four days off. There will be instances where drivers may have to tarp, change and/or bind. They will...

  • Loss Prevention Detective - Home Goods - Columbus,OH

    HomeGoodsAt TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your...

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Top 3 Meat Packers Jobs

  • Meat Clerk - Part-time - Fresh Thyme Market - Columbus,OH

    If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready...

  • Stadium Janitor - Training Provided, $17/hr - Hospitality Staffing Solutions - Columbus,OH

    HSS is currently seeking energetic and highly motivated Janitors to join our team! The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, flexible...

  • Package Sorter - Immediate Hire - AD | MatchMeJobs - Columbus,OH

    New Warehouse Positions Open. No Experience Required. Hiring Now. Apply Today!

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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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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