Typical Tasks
Slit open, eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals.
Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal.
Remove bones, and cut meat into standard cuts in preparation for marketing.
Trim head meat, and sever or remove parts of animals' heads or skulls.
Saw, split, or scribe carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Active Listening
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Common Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
