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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.

Tasks Include:

  • Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.
  • Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing.
  • Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.
  • Separate meats and byproducts into specified containers and seal containers.
  • Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents.



The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

 

Projections Quick View:


Virginia: +4.1%

National: +4.7%

 

Education

Less than a High School Diploma

Job Zone:

One: Little or No Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)


Median Earnings:

 

National

$36,300.00

State

$34,420.00

Regional


 

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