832134 Meat Packer

Poultry Packers are excluded from this occupation. Poultry Packers are included in Occupation 831332 Poultry Process Worker.

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

New Zealand

• Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education

• Weighs meat and meat products to ensure accurate packaging
• Wraps and seals meat and meat products using appropriate packaging materials
• Labels packaged meat and meat products with accurate information, such as dates, times, and batch numbers
• Inspects packaged meat and meat products for quality and freshness in preparation for sale
• Assists in inventory management by counting packaged products, and placing products onto trays and racks and shipping cartons
• Maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards in the packaging area
• May operate packaging machinery and equipment, or package meat and meat products by hand