Saved Careers List - no Careers are selected
Saved Careers (0)

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

  • Manufacturing

Tasks

What tasks do Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers perform?

  • Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.

  • Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents.

  • Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.

  • Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing.


Knowledge

What do Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers need to know?

  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

  • Food Production

    Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

  • Public Safety and Security

    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.


Skills

What skills do Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers need?

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.



You might also be interested in…


Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.