[Core] [79% incumbents] Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter to appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.
  DWAs: Prepare meat products for sale or consumption.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
  DWAs: Cut meat products.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery to ensure meat quality.
  DWAs: Inspect food products.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine.
  DWAs: Prepare meat products for sale or consumption. | Cut meat products.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat.
  DWAs: Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. | Weigh finished products. | Prepare meat products for sale or consumption.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare in cooking form.
  DWAs: Prepare meat products for sale or consumption. | Cut meat products.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories.
  DWAs: Estimate material requirements for production. | Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [78% incumbents] Supervise other butchers or meat cutters.
  DWAs: Direct operational or production activities.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Cure, smoke, tenderize, and preserve meat.
  DWAs: Load items into ovens or furnaces.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details.
  DWAs: Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Record quantity of meat received and issued to cooks or keep records of meat sales.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[EMERGING:New] Clean and sanitize meat cases and cutting equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.13 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Food Production (imp:3.88 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Production and Processing (imp:3.37 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.11 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  English Language (imp:2.76 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:2.49 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:2.46 lvl:2.25) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:2.27 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mechanical (imp:2.25 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Administrative (imp:1.94 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.92 lvl:1.58) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.89 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:1.86 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.83 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.77 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Law and Government (imp:1.62 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Design (imp:1.56 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.56 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.55 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Biology (imp:1.52 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Transportation (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Chemistry (imp:1.40 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Foreign Language (imp:1.34 lvl:0.44) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.26 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Physics (imp:1.25) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Geography (imp:1.25 lvl:0.44) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.24 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.23 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.18 lvl:0.34) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Number Facility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Rate Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Stamina (imp:2.62 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Response Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.38 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Written Expression (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.96 lvl:4.54) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Getting Information (imp:3.80 lvl:3.91) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.74 lvl:3.48) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.69 lvl:3.95) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.67 lvl:3.51) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.57 lvl:4.01) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.57 lvl:4.06) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.55 lvl:3.65) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.55 lvl:3.69) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.53 lvl:3.57) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.51 lvl:5.27) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.50 lvl:3.92) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.45 lvl:2.93) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.38 lvl:3.23) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.36 lvl:3.49) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.36 lvl:3.25) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.35 lvl:2.98) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.33 lvl:3.11) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.29 lvl:2.90) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.27 lvl:3.44) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.25 lvl:2.84) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Processing Information (imp:3.20 lvl:3.45) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.18 lvl:3.01) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.10 lvl:3.47) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.07 lvl:2.36) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.06 lvl:2.30) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.02 lvl:2.92) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.94 lvl:2.13) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.89 lvl:2.84) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.85 lvl:2.46) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.84 lvl:2.73) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.77 lvl:3.03) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.71 lvl:2.19) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.67 lvl:2.25) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.64 lvl:1.97) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.52 lvl:2.06) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.51 lvl:1.90) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Working with Computers (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.43 lvl:1.92) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.41 lvl:1.77) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.15 lvl:1.43) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.14) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:1.05) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.88) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.86) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.82) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:0.71) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.65) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.62) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.62) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:0.36) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.29) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Optimism (imp:0.28) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:0.17) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:0.10) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.08) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.40) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 136,430
  annual_median    : $40,140
  annual_pct10     : $29,460
  annual_pct25     : $35,510
  annual_pct75     : $48,050
  annual_pct90     : $58,110
  annual_mean      : $42,380
  hourly_median    : $19.30

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($51,670)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($22,780)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.268x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:  116,230  median: $  39,470
  Manufacturing                            emp:   12,620  median: $  40,830
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    3,840  median: $  43,170
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    2,290  median: $  42,400
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,080  median: $  58,700
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      190  median: $  37,040
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       50  median: $  37,890

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (7 total) ---
  Retail Trade                             emp:  116,230  median: $  39,470
  Manufacturing                            emp:   12,620  median: $  40,830
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    3,840  median: $  43,170
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    2,290  median: $  42,400
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,080  median: $  58,700
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      190  median: $  37,040
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       50  median: $  37,890

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
The Amalgamated Meat Cutters (AMC), officially the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America, 1897–1979, was a labor union that represented retail and packinghouse workers. In 1979, the AMCBW merged with the Retail Clerks International Union to form the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).


== History ==
It was chartered by the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1897 to consolidate seven local unions in Chicago. The union was strongly committed to craft unionism. The union had 56 departments, each of which represented a different worker in the meatpacking industry. Workers in a given craft in a city had their own council, executive board, business agent and contract. The union was so divided internally that some members would continue working while others in the same city were on strike.
The union led one of the most notable strikes of the early 20th century in the United States. On July 12, 1904, 18,000 union members in Chicago walked off the job to win higher wages. They were joined by most of the other unions in the city. The union had actually reached an agreement on an 18.5-cent-an-hour minimum wage for unskilled workers on July 6, but the Employers' Association of Chicago broke an agreement to not discriminate against union members. AFL President Samuel Gompers begged the union not to strike, but the Amalgamated walked out. Gompers subsequently refused to support the strike. But two AFL unions – the Stationary Firemen and the Stationary Engineers – refused to support the strike, and their members stayed on the job. The city's ice-houses stayed in operation, and most meat remained frozen and unspoiled.  The Employers' Association helped break the strike by hiring thousands of unemployed African-American workers as scabs. On August 18, 1904, when several black cattle herders chased stray stock outside the city's main stockyards, angry union members surrounded them and pelted the men with stones. Roughly 150 policemen formed a cordon to protect the strikebreakers, and angry union members replied with rocks and gunfire. More than 4,000 union members rioted.
The strike ended in defeat for the union on September 6, 1904. The international union itself would have been broken if not for the intervention of social reformer Jane Addams, who personally met with Armour and Company president J. Ogden Armour and convinced him to offer the union a desultory contract. Upton Sinclair's landmark novel, The Jungle, alludes to the 1904 strike.
The union also conducted a major strike from late 1921 through February 1922, perceived as a failure. Two black strikebreakers were lynched as a result of the strike: Jake Brooks in Oklahoma City on January 14, 1922, and Fred Rouse in Fort Worth, Texas. On December 6, 1921, Rouse was accused of shooting two brothers during the strike. After being "roughly manhandled", Rouse was transferred to City County Hospital with a fractured skull and several stab wounds. He was dragged from his hospital bed and murdered on December 11, 1921.


== Leadership ==


=== International Secretary-Treasurers ===
Historically, the International Secretary-Treasurer was the AMC's de facto ranking official.

Homer D. Call, 1897–1917
Dennis Lane, 1917–1942
Patrick E. Gorman, 1942–1976
Samuel J. Talarico, 1976–1979


=== International Presidents ===
1898: Michael J. Donnelly
1907: Edward Winthrop Potter
1909: John E. Carney
1910: John F. Hart
1921: Cornelius J. Hayes
1923: Patrick E. Gorman
1942: Earl Jimerson
1957: Thomas J. Lloyd
1972: Joseph Belsky
1976: Harry R. Poole


== Mergers ==
Over time, the Amalgamated absorbed several other unions, including the United Leather Workers' International Union in 1951, the International Fur and Leather Workers Union in 1955, the National Agriculture Workers Union in 1960, and the United Packinghouse Workers of America in 1968. In 1979, the AMCBW merged with the Retail Clerks International Union to form the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).


== See also ==

Amalgamated Meat Cutters v. Connally
Canadian Food and Allied Workers
Labor rights in American meatpacking industry


== References ==


=== Footnotes ===


=== Bibliography ===


== External links ==
Official UFCW page on the AMCBW

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  Extract: A butcher is a tradesperson who specializes in meatcutting, breaking down animal carcasses into primal cuts, preparation and retailing of meat, and sometimes slaughtering animals, or participates within any combination of these tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat and poultry for sale in re

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  Extract: A meat market is, traditionally, a marketplace where meat is sold, often by a butcher. It is a specialized wet market. In North America, it may be a meat retail store or butcher's shop. During the mid and late 19th century scientific research into epidemiology, sanitation and urban planning in Weste

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  Extract: William J. Butcher is a fictional character and one of the two main protagonists of the comic book series The Boys, created by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. He is the leader of The Boys, a group of CIA-sponsored black ops agents who observe, record and sometimes eliminate superheroes artificiall

  Title: Butcher (disambiguation) (similarity: 0.4898)
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  QID: Q454578
  Extract: A butcher is a skilled tradesperson that prepares and retails meat.

  Title: Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker (similarity: 0.5263)
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  Extract: Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker is a six-issue comic book limited series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Originally published as a spin-off of The Boys, set between issues #59 and #60, following villain protagonist Billy Butcher as he attends his father's funeral before thinking back on his or

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Butchers and Meat Cutters prepare and portion meat products for retail sale, combining skilled craftsmanship with customer service in grocery stores, meat markets, and specialty shops. They cut, trim, wrap, and display various meats while ensuring quality and food safety standards. This hands-on profession requires manual dexterity, meat cutting expertise, and the ability to work directly with customers to fulfill their specific meat requirements.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with receiving and inspecting meat deliveries to ensure quality standards are met. Butchers then cut, trim, and bone various meats including beef, pork, poultry, and fish using knives and specialized equipment. They prepare attractive displays in refrigerated cases, wrap and label portions with accurate weights and prices, and fulfill custom orders from customers requiring special cuts. Throughout the day, they maintain sanitary conditions by cleaning equipment and work surfaces, manage inventory levels, and provide guidance to customers about meat selection and preparation methods.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong Realistic interests who enjoy working with their hands and take pride in skilled craftsmanship, as evidenced by the high RIASEC R score of 6.26. Successful butchers possess excellent manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness for precise cutting work, combined with attention to detail for quality control and food safety. They demonstrate dependability and integrity when handling expensive products and working independently. Strong customer service orientation helps them interact effectively with shoppers, while stress tolerance enables them to work efficiently in fast-paced retail environments with sharp tools and time pressures.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most butchers enter the field with a high school diploma (69.9%) or less formal education (20.4%), making this an accessible career path. Job Zone 2 classification indicates that some preparation is needed but not extensive formal training. Many learn through on-the-job training or apprenticeships at grocery stores, meat processing facilities, or traditional butcher shops. Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and customer service provides a foundation for entry-level positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically progresses from meat cutter to lead butcher, then to supervisory roles overseeing other meat department staff. Experienced butchers may advance to meat department manager positions or open their own specialty meat shops. Some transition into related roles such as food preparation supervision, wholesale meat sales, or meat processing facility management. The transferable skills in customer service, inventory management, and food handling create pathways into broader retail management or food service operations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment of 136,430 workers nationwide with median annual wages of $40,140 (BLS OEWS May 2025) places this occupation in the middle tier of production jobs. Geographic wage variation is significant, ranging from $22,780 in Puerto Rico to $51,670 in Washington, reflecting regional cost of living and market demands. Retail trade employs the vast majority (116,230 workers) compared to manufacturing (12,620) and wholesale (3,840). The concentration in retail suggests steady demand tied to consumer food purchasing patterns. Market opportunities exist in specialty butcher shops, high-end grocery stores, and ethnic markets serving specific cultural preferences for meat preparation.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Automation risk is moderate given the combination of manual dexterity requirements and customer interaction elements. While some cutting tasks may be mechanized in large-scale operations, the need for custom cuts, quality assessment, and customer consultation provides protection against full automation. The high importance of performing for the public (4.0 importance, 4.5 level) and manual dexterity requirements suggest that skilled craft butchers in retail settings will maintain relevance despite technological advances in meat processing.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
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    data: Manual Dexterity ability (imp:3.5)
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    data: Customer service skills
    data: Food safety requirements
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    reasoning: Similar manual dexterity, food handling knowledge, and attention to detail requirements enable skill transfer between roles.
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.5)
    data: Food Production knowledge
    data: Attention to Detail work style
  [career_pathway] Slaughterers and Meat Packers (51-3023.00) — confidence:high
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    data: Food Production knowledge
    data: Manual cutting tasks
    data: Similar wage band and job zone
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    reasoning: Both exhibit high Realistic interests and production-focused work environments despite different product focus areas.
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    data: Production and Processing knowledge
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--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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ideas                      11  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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standards                  10  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
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orientation                10  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
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rules                       8  0.00257  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                  8  0.00257  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
needed                      8  0.00257  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00257  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%