831232 Slaughterer

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

• Receives livestock for slaughter and inspects them for any signs of disease or injury
• Operates stunning equipment to render livestock unconscious before slaughter
• Uses knives and other tools to slaughter livestock according to industry standards and regulations
• Removes internal organs and hides from carcasses, and separates them for further processing
• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment used in the slaughtering process
• Packs and labels carcasses for transportation to further processing facilities
• Adheres to animal welfare standards and regulations throughout the slaughtering process