Meat Processor

A Meat Processor is responsible for preparing and processing meat products for sale and distribution. Their tasks typically include cutting, trimming, boning, and packaging meat while ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met. They may work with various types of meat such as beef, pork, lamb, and poultry.

The role often requires operating machinery and tools used in meat processing and adhering to quality control procedures. Attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work in cold environments are important aspects of this job. Meat Processors play a crucial role in maintaining the food supply chain by delivering safe, high-quality meat products to consumers.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $49,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a meat processor?

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AMP30616

Certificate III in Meat Processing (General)
Traineeship
24 months
$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
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
$1,560 - $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
AMP31016

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)
Blended, Traineeship
3 years
$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
AMPSS00018

Game Harvester Skill Set
Distance, Online
4 weeks
$1,700 - $2,753
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Processor Wildlife Management Officer Pest Controller
Environmental Compliance Officer Butcher Station Hand
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Processor Wildlife Management Officer Pest Controller Environmental Compliance Officer Butcher Station Hand + 3 more
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