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51-3023.00   Slaughterers and Meat Packers

O*NET SOC Title
Lay Titles
Animal Killer
Animal Sticker
Animal Stunner
O*NET SOC Description
O*NET SOC Tasks
Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal.
Shackle hind legs of animals to raise them for slaughtering or skinning.
Skin sections of animals or whole animals.
Slaughter animals in accordance with religious law, and determine that carcasses meet specified religious standards.
Slit open, eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals.
Stun animals prior to slaughtering.
Trim head meat, and sever or remove parts of animals' heads or skulls.
Trim, clean, or cure animal hides.
Detailed Work Activities
Process animal carcasses.
Slaughter animals.