Also called: Meat Trimmer, Poultry Cutter
Works on processing lines that cut and package meat, poultry and fish for stores.
You stand at a cold, fast-moving line in waterproof gear and gloves, making the same precise cuts over and over. The work is physical and demanding, and many plants offer overtime and benefits.
BLS meat, poultry and fish cutters and trimmers; approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No formal education required; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Robotic deboning and vision-guided cutting are spreading fast in big plants; line jobs are shrinking.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at meat and poultry plants or through a staffing agency; new hires are trained on the job
Classes: Agriculture class, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-3022.
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