Meat Packer

Meat Packers are responsible for preparing, processing, and packaging meat products in accordance with safety and quality standards. Their tasks typically include cutting, trimming, and boning meat, as well as operating machinery to pack and label the products for distribution.

They must follow strict hygiene protocols to ensure food safety and often work in cold environments such as refrigeration rooms or processing plants. Attention to detail and physical stamina are important for handling heavy machinery and standing for long periods.

Meat Packers play a crucial role in maintaining the supply chain within the meat industry, working closely with other production staff to meet production targets.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $50,700
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a meat packer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AMP31116

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling)
Blended
24 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Labourer Meat Packer Meat Inspector
Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Handler
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Labourer Meat Packer Meat Inspector Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Handler + 2 more
AMP30316

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Traineeship
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Meat Processor Butcher
Food Safety Officer Food Safety Supervisor Meat Packer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Meat Processor Butcher Food Safety Officer Food Safety Supervisor Meat Packer + 3 more
AMP30216

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
24 - 48 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Officer Meat Processor Butcher
Food Service Worker Meat Packer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Safety Officer Meat Processor Butcher Food Service Worker Meat Packer + 2 more
AMP30616

Certificate III in Meat Processing (General)
Traineeship
24 months
$0 - $3,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Butcher Meat Inspector Meat Process Worker
Apprentice Butcher Meat Packer Meat Processor Abattoir Labourer Machine Operator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Butcher Meat Inspector Meat Process Worker Apprentice Butcher Meat Packer Meat Processor Abattoir Labourer Machine Operator + 5 more
AMP31016

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)
Blended, Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $6,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Worker Meat Process Worker Meat Processor
Meat Packer Machine Operator Food Safety Officer Retail Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Worker Meat Process Worker Meat Processor Meat Packer Machine Operator Food Safety Officer Retail Assistant + 4 more
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