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Meat Process Worker
Agriculture & Animal Services
ANZSCO ID 831311
Summary
Meat Process Workers process carcasses of slaughtered livestock and prepare meat and meat products.
Employment Pathway
Formal qualifications are not usually required to work as a Meat Process Worker. Some workers have a certificate I or II in meat processing.
Top Skills Required
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Key tasks
- Processes meat, offal and tripe.
- Moves carcasses to chillers and freezers.
- Loads meat products into trucks.
- Packs boned and sliced meat into cartons.
- Cleans and sanitises equipment and work areas.
Facts about this occupation
13.8% Growth
76% Full-time Share
$1,139 Avg Pay/Wk
9,300 Workers
35 years Avg Age
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