Livestock Slaughterer Career

*A job as a Livestock Slaughterer falls under the broader career category of Slaughterers and Meat Packers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Slaughterers and Meat Packers : 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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Slaughterers and Meat Packer Career

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High School Diploma usually needed for this career