Meat process worker, Kaimahi tukatuka mīti
Also known as
- Butcher, boner, knifehand, process worker, slicer, meat labourer, freezing worker
Meat process workers use knives, grinders and meat saws to prepare red meat and poultry products. They may pack and label meat products.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$56K to $92K
Most common
$124K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Meat process workers
- usually work shifts, including weekends
- usually work in factories
- may work in noisy, hazardous and temperature-controlled conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- bone and trim carcasses
- prepare meat cuts
- inspect and sort meat products
- weigh and mark meat products
- store meat safely
- pack and label meat products
- follow hygiene and food safety standards
- clean equipment and preparation areas
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
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Do the quizYou learn on the job to become a meat process worker and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Meat Processing (Level 3)
- experience in similar work
- to do a pre-employment drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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