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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

Median Salary
36,300
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$17,680

10%

$36,300

Median

$58,140

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Less than high school

    62%

  • High school

    36%

  • Doctoral degree

    1%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Food Production
  • Production and Processing
  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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