Group
Occupation

831331 Meat Process Worker

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

831331 Meat Process Worker

Prepares meat and meat products by processing trimmed and boned carcasses and meat products by hand or with machinery.

Meat Boners and Slicers and Meat Packers are excluded from this occupation. Meat Boners and Slicers are included in Occupation 831231 Meat Boner and Slicer. Meat Packers are included in Occupation 832134 Meat Packer.

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Operates machinery and equipment in a meat processing factory, such as grinders, slicers and tenderisers, to process cut and trimmed meat
  • Processes meat, offal and tripe by adding ingredients such as spices and herbs, to make a variety of meat products
  • Maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards in the meat processing area
  • Moves processed meat and meat products into storage areas, and monitors and adjusts temperature and humidity levels in meat storage areas
  • Adheres to quality control standards to ensure the production of high quality meat products
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