Occupation

831231 Meat Boner and Slicer

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Cite
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

831231 Meat Boner and Slicer

Trims and cuts meat from bones, sides and carcasses.

Specialisation

  • Meat Trimmer

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Receives and inspects carcasses of slaughtered livestock for bruises, blood clots and other matter to remove
  • Operates controls to direct and drop carcasses from supply rails to boning tables
  • Cuts and separates meat, fat and tissue from bones, and washes, scrapes and trims fat, gristle and other unwanted matter from meat
  • Operates and maintains meat cutting and slicing equipment to cut sides and quarters of meat into standard meat cuts
  • Removes internal fat, blood clots and bruises to prepare cuts of meat for further processing or packing
  • Cleans and sanitises work area and equipment, and follows safety and hygiene regulations while handling meat
  • Collaborates with other meat processing workers to ensure efficient workflow
  • Assists in receiving and storing meat products