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Perform slaughtering and meat-packing tasks.

Slaughterers and Meat Packers work in slaughtering or meat packing establishments. They may slaughter animals, pack meats for sale, or make sausage.

Wages	$18.61 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)
On the Job	Work Activities Cut meat products. Prepare meat products for sale or consumption. Process animal carcasses. Slaughter animals. Clean materials to prepare them for production.
Career Pathways	Food Products and Processing Systems
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