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Description
Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers prepare meat and poultry for further processing or for packaging for wholesale distribution. They are employed in meat and poultry slaughtering, processing and packing establishments.
Job Titles
- Industrial butcher
Main Duties
- Slaughter livestock using stunning devices and knives
- Skin, clean and trim carcasses
- Remove viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses
- Split carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling
- May slaughter cattle, calves and sheep as prescribed by religious laws.
Workplaces
- Meat and poultry processing and packing plants
- Meat and poultry slaughtering establishments
Skills
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Management of Material Resources
- Operation and Control
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Quality Control Testing
Abilities
- Dynamic Strength
- Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Auditory Attention
- Body Flexibility
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
- Independence
- Active Learning
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Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $16.00 | $19.25 | $21.26 |
| Canada | $15.38 | $21.00 | $25.00 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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