Meat Packer
OSCA 832134·ANZSCO 832114
10,700
30.4%
63.7%
36 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Weighs, wraps, seals and labels meat and meat products.
What they typically do
- 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
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Meat Packer.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.