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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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Meat, Poultry & Fish Cutters & Trimmers
240
2.4%
115
Laborers and Freight & Stock Movers
950
-4.4%
790
Helpers, Production Workers
190
-9.1%
273
Packaging & Filling Machine Operators
340
-8.9%
168
First-line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers (Line Managers)
540
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0.7%
258
Packers & Packagers, Hand
450
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-10.4%
164
Butchers & Meat Cutters
150
-0.4%
85
General Maintenance & Repair Workers
440
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4.9%
90
Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment
470
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0.9%
208
Inspectors & Testers (Quality Control)
290
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-5.8%
108
Janitors, Maids, Housekeeping Cleaners
1,360
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7.2%
900
Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators
160
-9.7%
196
Precision Assemblers & Fabricators
(incl. Electrical & Electronic Equip.)
640
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-24.7%
187
Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer
1,520
0.3%
763
Industrial Machinery Mechanics &
Fluid Power Technicians
320
14.4%
259
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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