Slaughterers and Meat Packers   51-3023

Manufacturing

Description

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.

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Occupation Details

 

Location

Virginia

Education Requirements

No formal educational credential

Growth Opportunity

2.20% growth rate
110 annual job openings

Wage Range

$15/hour 15.01 15.29 50th percentile 16.02

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Short-term on-the-job training
(less than one month)

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