Meat and seafood process worker, Kaimahi mīti, mātaitai
Also known as
- Knifehand, deboner, slicer, freezing worker, process worker
Meat and seafood process workers use knives, grinders or meat saws to prepare red meat, poultry and seafood products.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$55K to $90K
Most common
$122K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Meat and seafood process workers
- usually work shifts, including weekends
- usually work in factories or on ships and may travel locally
- may work in noisy and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- cut and prepare meat and seafood
- inspect and sort food products
- weigh and mark food products for identification
- store meat and seafood safely
- follow hygiene and quality assurance rules
- clean equipment and preparation areas
- manage stock and distribute supplies
- use knives safely and efficiently
- follow health, safety and welfare rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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You may need
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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