A Day In The Life
Manufacturing Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Average
$32,340
ANNUAL
$15.55
HOURLY
Entry Level
$27,890
ANNUAL
$13.41
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,490
ANNUAL
$14.18
HOURLY
Expert Level
$38,960
ANNUAL
$18.73
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Projected Jobs
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
1,090
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
01
Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.
02
Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents.
03
Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.
04
Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing.
05
Separate meats and byproducts into specified containers and seal containers.
06
Process primal parts into cuts that are ready for retail use.
07
Prepare ready-to-heat foods by filleting meat or fish or cutting it into bite-sized pieces, preparing and adding vegetables or applying sauces or breading.
08
Clean, trim, slice, and section carcasses for future processing.
09
Remove parts, such as skin, feathers, scales or bones, from carcass.
10
Prepare sausages, luncheon meats, hot dogs, and other fabricated meat products, using meat trimmings and hamburger meat.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Food Production
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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