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 |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
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| Meat, Poultry & Fish Cutters & Trimmers | 290 |
20.2% |
160 |
305 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Laborers and Freight & Stock Movers | 900 |
-1.5% |
710 |
710 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Helpers, Production Workers | $21,671 |
330 |
7.6% |
270 |
342 |
Short-term
on-the-job training |
| Packaging & Filling Machine Operators | 410 |
-9.0% |
200 |
200 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| First-line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers | 550 |
9.3% |
340 |
492 |
Related
work experience |
|
| Packers & Packagers, Hand | 360 |
8.3% |
340 |
492 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Butchers & Meat Cutters | $35,094 |
100 |
-5.0% |
50 |
50 |
Long-term
on-the-job training |
| General Maintenance & Repair Workers | 410 |
7.9% |
300 |
422 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment | 440 |
8.4% |
240 |
297 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Inspectors & Testers (Quality Control) | 220 |
6.8% |
200 |
260 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Janitors & Cleaners | $18,488 |
1,130 |
Short-term
on-the-job training |
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| Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators | 200 |
3.8% |
160 |
192 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Precision Assemblers & Fabricators (incl. Electrical & Electronic Equip.) | 1,220 |
8.2% |
700 |
876 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer | 1,810 |
12.7% |
740 |
1,312 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 260 |
13.6% |
160 |
266 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
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| Source:
Minnesota Dept.
of Employment & Economic Development |
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