Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Use hand or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.
Education & Training
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Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
14 tasks analyzed
Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.
Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents.
Process primal parts into cuts that are ready for retail use.
Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.
Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming. | - | - | - |
| Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents. | - | - | - |
| Process primal parts into cuts that are ready for retail use. | - | - | - |
| Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat. | - | - | - |
| Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$37,700
per year
Mean Wage
$38,640
per year
Employment
141K
workers
Wage Range
$29,200 - $48,680
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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