Growing Industries in Southwest Minnesota: Animal Production

Animal Slaughtering & Processing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) slaughtering animals; (2) preparing processed meats and meat byproducts; and (3) rendering and/or refining animal fat, bones, and meat scraps. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased carcasses.

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Occupations in Demand for Animal Slaughtering & Processing

Meat, Poultry & Fish Cutters & Trimmers	$23,730	240	2.4%	115	Short-term on-the-job training
Laborers and Freight & Stock Movers	$26,615	950	-4.4%	790	Short-term on-the-job training
Helpers, Production Workers	$22,996	190	-9.1%	273	Short-term on-the-job training
Packaging & Filling Machine Operators	$29,086	340	-8.9%	168	Short-term on-the-job training
First-line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers (Line Managers)	$39,995	540	0.7%	258	Related work experience
Packers & Packagers, Hand	$15,406	450	-10.4%	164	Short-term on-the-job training
Butchers & Meat Cutters	$35,979	150	-0.4%	85	Long-term on-the-job training
General Maintenance & Repair Workers	$32,601	440	4.9%	90	Moderate on-the-job training
Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment	$19,134	470	0.9%	208	Short-term on-the-job training
Inspectors & Testers (Quality Control)	$29,166	290	-5.8%	108	Moderate on-the-job training
Janitors, Maids, Housekeeping Cleaners	$22,106	1,360	7.2%	900	Short-term on-the-job training
Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators	$28,111	160	-9.7%	196	Short-term on-the-job training
Precision Assemblers & Fabricators (incl. Electrical & Electronic Equip.)	$29,349	640	-24.7%	187	Short-term on-the-job training
Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer	$34,563	1,520	0.3%	763	Moderate on-the-job training
Industrial Machinery Mechanics & Fluid Power Technicians	$37,573	320	14.4%	259	Long-term on-the-job training
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Economic Development 1st Quarter 2009 Median Salary Data from the Minnesota Salary Survey for Region 6W and Region 8 Current Demand Data from the Occupations in Demand Tool for Region 6W and Region 8 Projected Employment Data from the 2006-2016 Minnesota Employment Projections Program for Southwest Minnesota

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