Manufacturing

Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat.

A Day In The Life

Manufacturing Industry

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Salary Breakdown

Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Average

$38,920

ANNUAL

$18.71

HOURLY

Entry Level

$30,060

ANNUAL

$14.45

HOURLY

Mid Level

$36,640

ANNUAL

$17.61

HOURLY

Expert Level

$50,380

ANNUAL

$24.22

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Slaughterers and Meat Packers

410

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Supporting Certifications

 GateWay Community College (MCCCD)

Degree Recommendations


Top Expected Tasks

Slaughterers and Meat Packers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Food Production

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Law and Government

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

SKILL

Monitoring

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Control Precision


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