Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
SOC Code: 51-3022 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $45,614 | $47,611 | $49,629 | $51,626 |
| Grand Island, NE | $43,118 | $45,947 | $48,755 | $51,584 |
| West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,669 | $42,203 | $46,717 | $51,251 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,627 | $42,162 | $46,717 | $51,251 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $37,086 | $41,725 | $46,342 | $50,981 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $35,277 | $40,290 | $45,282 | $50,294 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $34,278 | $39,603 | $44,949 | $50,274 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $36,442 | $41,018 | $45,594 | $50,170 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $41,829 | $44,574 | $47,299 | $50,045 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $39,146 | $42,744 | $46,322 | $49,920 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.8 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.0 |
| Food Production | 4.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.6 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Mechanical | 3.3 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.3 |
| Transportation | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 62.4% |
| High school diploma | 36.3% |
| Post-first professional | 1.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.
- Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing.
- Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.
- Separate meats and byproducts into specified containers and seal containers.
- Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Meat inventory software Sales software Web browser software
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