[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Sever jugular veins to drain blood and facilitate slaughtering.
  DWAs: Slaughter animals.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Tend assembly lines, performing a few of the many cuts needed to process a carcass.
  DWAs: Cut meat products. | Process animal carcasses.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Shackle hind legs of animals to raise them for slaughtering or skinning.
  DWAs: Slaughter animals.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Slit open, eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals.
  DWAs: Cut meat products. | Process animal carcasses.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Stun animals prior to slaughtering.
  DWAs: Slaughter animals.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Skin sections of animals or whole animals.
  DWAs: Process animal carcasses.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Saw, split, or scribe carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling.
  DWAs: Process animal carcasses.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Trim head meat, and sever or remove parts of animals' heads or skulls.
  DWAs: Cut meat products. | Process animal carcasses.

[Supplemental] [51% incumbents] Trim, clean, or cure animal hides.
  DWAs: Process animal carcasses.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Remove bones, and cut meat into standard cuts in preparation for marketing.
  DWAs: Cut meat products.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal.
  DWAs: Clean materials to prepare them for production. | Cut meat products. | Process animal carcasses.

[Supplemental] [50% incumbents] Wrap dressed carcasses or meat cuts.
  DWAs: Prepare meat products for sale or consumption. | Process animal carcasses.

[Supplemental] [49% incumbents] Grind meat into hamburger, and into trimmings used to prepare sausages, luncheon meats, and other meat products.
  DWAs: Prepare meat products for sale or consumption.

[Supplemental] [48% incumbents] Shave or singe and defeather carcasses, and wash them in preparation for further processing or packaging.
  DWAs: Clean materials to prepare them for production. | Process animal carcasses.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:2.75 lvl:1.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Reading Comprehension (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.62 lvl:3.61) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Food Production (imp:3.43 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Production and Processing (imp:3.29 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  English Language (imp:3.12 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Law and Government (imp:2.79 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Mathematics (imp:2.69 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administrative (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:2.47 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.41 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.39 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.03 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.00 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:1.96 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Biology (imp:1.95 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:1.88 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Chemistry (imp:1.85) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.81 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Education and Training (imp:1.80 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Design (imp:1.69) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.68 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Building and Construction (imp:1.64) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.62 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  History and Archeology (imp:1.53) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Transportation (imp:1.53 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.48) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Geography (imp:1.44 lvl:0.73) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Psychology (imp:1.43 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Telecommunications (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Information Ordering (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Selective Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.62 lvl:1.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Stamina (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Far Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Written Comprehension (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.72 lvl:5.53) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.57 lvl:3.17) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.56 lvl:4.04) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.53 lvl:4.22) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Getting Information (imp:3.41 lvl:2.49) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.29 lvl:3.71) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.20 lvl:3.03) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.00 lvl:2.84) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.95 lvl:2.04) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.81 lvl:2.09) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.70 lvl:2.21) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.64 lvl:2.49) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.62 lvl:2.13) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.59 lvl:2.19) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.58 lvl:2.20) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Processing Information (imp:2.53 lvl:1.70) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.46 lvl:1.88) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.43 lvl:2.02) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.42 lvl:1.69) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.40 lvl:2.05) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.40 lvl:1.96) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.39 lvl:2.03) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.36 lvl:1.85) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.34 lvl:1.93) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.34 lvl:2.51) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.25 lvl:1.73) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.21 lvl:1.57) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.18) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.14 lvl:1.69) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.10 lvl:1.55) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.04 lvl:1.56) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.00 lvl:1.29) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.99 lvl:1.47) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:1.98 lvl:2.00) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.85) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.74 lvl:1.07) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.68 lvl:1.10) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.65) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.59 lvl:1.10) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Working with Computers (imp:1.50 lvl:0.70) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.21) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.81) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.43) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.95) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.75) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cooperation (imp:0.49) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.46) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.21) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.04) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  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
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  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
  Initiative (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:-0.20) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:-0.22) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.26) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:-0.38) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.38) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.46) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.47) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.52) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.63) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 69,950
  annual_median    : $40,130
  annual_pct10     : $33,340
  annual_pct25     : $36,150
  annual_pct75     : $46,870
  annual_pct90     : $51,090
  annual_mean      : $41,770
  hourly_median    : $19.29

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Colorado ($50,480)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($22,710)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.223x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (48 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   63,400  median: $  41,300
  Retail Trade                             emp:    3,130  median: $  34,230
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,740  median: $  35,560
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,590  median: $  40,250

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   63,400  median: $  41,300
  Retail Trade                             emp:    3,130  median: $  34,230
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,740  median: $  35,560
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,590  median: $  40,250

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Meat-packing industry (similarity: 0.3600)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat-packing_industry
  QID: Q955043
  Extract: The meat-packing industry handles the slaughtering, processing, packaging, and distribution of meat from animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep and other livestock. Poultry is generally not included. This greater part of the entire meat industry is primarily focused on producing meat for human consumpt

  Title: Federal Meat Inspection Act (similarity: 0.4286)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Meat_Inspection_Act
  QID: Q5440290
  Extract: The Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906 (FMIA) is an American law that makes it illegal to adulterate or misbrand meat and meat products being sold as food, and ensures that meat and meat products are slaughtered and processed under strictly regulated sanitary conditions. These requirements also app

  Title: Labor rights in American meatpacking industry (similarity: 0.5135)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_rights_in_American_meatpacking_industry
  QID: Q21003605
  Extract: Labor rights in the American meatpacking industry are largely regulated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which regulates union organization. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates the safety and health conditions applicable to workers in the American meat pac

  Title: Pig slaughter (similarity: 0.4286)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_slaughter
  QID: Q333740
  Extract: Pig slaughter is the work of slaughtering domestic pigs to obtain pig meat (pork). It regularly happens as part of traditional and intensive pig farming, which is both a common economic activity as well as a traditional feast in some European and Asian countries.

  Title: Packers Sanitation Services illegal employment of children (similarity: 0.1609)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packers_Sanitation_Services_illegal_employment_of_children
  QID: Q117005400
  Extract: A 2022 investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor showed that more than 100 children had been working illegally for Packers Sanitation Services Inc (PSSI), a slaughterhouse cleaning firm owned by Blackstone Inc., an American alternative investment management company, across the United States. Acc

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with detailed task descriptions and comprehensive skill profiles. Clear distinction from related occupations through specific slaughtering tasks versus retail meat cutting.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:13:33.514551+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,587
tokens_output        : 4,243
cost_usd             : $0.045101
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though related articles cover meat-packing industry regulation and labor conditions. The closest semantic match discusses labor rights in American meatpacking with 0.513 similarity.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Slaughterers and meat packers perform specialized functions in meat processing facilities, including animal slaughtering, carcass processing, and meat preparation for marketing. They work in slaughtering plants, meat packing facilities, and wholesale operations, handling both routine and precision cutting tasks. This physically demanding role requires manual dexterity and strict adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by stunning animals and severing jugular veins to drain blood during the slaughtering process. They operate along assembly lines performing specific cuts to process carcasses, including shackling animals, skinning sections, and eviscerating carcasses. Daily tasks involve sawing and splitting carcasses into smaller portions, trimming head meat, and removing bones to create standard cuts for marketing. Workers also clean and cure animal hides, monitor processing equipment, and inspect materials for quality control. Throughout the day, they handle and move heavy objects while maintaining precise control of cutting tools and machinery.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate strong arm-hand steadiness and finger dexterity, essential for precise cutting operations with sharp tools. They possess the physical strength and stamina required for demanding manual labor, including trunk and static strength for handling heavy carcasses. Successful workers show high attention to detail and dependability, critical for maintaining food safety standards and production quotas. They exhibit stress tolerance and cautiousness when working with dangerous equipment and in fast-paced environments. Strong realistic interests drive their preference for hands-on, tangible work with immediate results.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, with 60.8% of workers having this credential and 28.6% entering with less than high school education. Entry-level workers typically receive on-the-job training in meat processing techniques, safety protocols, and equipment operation. No formal post-secondary education is required, though some workers benefit from vocational training in food processing or meat cutting. Prior experience in food production, manufacturing, or physical labor can be advantageous for career entry.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Workers can advance to supervisory roles in meat processing facilities or transition to specialized positions like butchers and meat cutters in retail settings. Some progress to quality control inspector roles or equipment operator positions in food processing plants. Experienced workers may move into food preparation roles in restaurants or develop expertise in specialized cuts for premium markets. Career advancement often leads to roles with greater autonomy and higher skill requirements within the broader food production industry.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 69,950 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $40,130 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $33,340 to $51,090. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Colorado offering the highest wages at $50,480 compared to Puerto Rico's $22,710. Manufacturing accounts for 63,400 positions, representing the dominant employment sector, followed by retail trade with 3,130 jobs. The concentration in manufacturing reflects the industry's shift toward large-scale processing facilities. Regional wage differences often correlate with cost of living and local meat processing industry concentration.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Certain aspects of meat processing face moderate automation pressure, particularly routine cutting and trimming operations that can be mechanized. However, the role's requirements for handling and moving objects, precise manual control, and inspection of irregular biological materials provide some protection from automation. Complex tasks like evisceration and specialized cutting for premium products require human judgment and dexterity that current technology cannot easily replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (51-3022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve cutting meat products and processing animal carcasses with similar manual dexterity requirements.
    data: Top tasks include cutting meat products and processing carcasses
    data: Shared abilities in finger dexterity and manual dexterity
  [skill_overlap] Butchers and Meat Cutters (51-3021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require food production knowledge and cutting skills, though butchers focus more on retail customer service.
    data: Food production knowledge importance 3.4
    data: Customer service knowledge importance 3.6
  [knowledge_overlap] Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (45-2093.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both work with animals and require understanding of animal handling, though in different stages of the process.
    data: Both involve animal-related work activities
    data: Similar physical strength requirements
  [job_zone] Packers and Packagers, Hand (53-7064.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 2 occupations requiring similar preparation levels and manual handling skills.
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
    data: Handling and moving objects importance 3.7
  [riasec_cluster] Food Preparation Workers (35-2021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both show realistic interests and work in food production environments with manual tasks.
    data: RIASEC R:6.62 indicating realistic interests
    data: Food production knowledge overlap

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['slaughterer', 'meat packer', 'animal killer', 'beef splitter', 'hog slaughterer', 'deboner', 'boning room', 'halal packer']
  exclude_keywords : ['butcher shop', 'retail meat', 'customer service', 'grocery', 'restaurant']
  title_patterns   : ['*slaughterer*', '*meat pack*', '*animal kill*', '*beef split*', '*hog slaught*']
  common_variations: ['meat slaughterer', 'animal slaughterer', 'livestock slaughterer', 'beef killer', 'cattle killer', 'hog killer', 'meat processing worker', 'slaughterhouse worker']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'meat', 'others', 'equipment', 'products', 'carcasses', 'processing', 'principles', 'control', 'animal', 'production', 'materials', 'objects', 'animals', 'includes', 'food', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'performing', 'standards']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01512  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
meat                       41  0.01476  wikipedia            wikipedia:41%  inference:29%  dwas:17%
others                     38  0.01368  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  27  0.00972  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:85%  inference:15%
products                   19  0.00684  dwas                 dwas:37%  onet_dimensions:26%  wikipedia:26%
carcasses                  17  0.00612  dwas                 dwas:53%  onet_tasks:24%  inference:24%
processing                 17  0.00612  inference            inference:59%  onet_dimensions:24%  wikipedia:12%
principles                 16  0.00576  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    16  0.00576  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
animal                     15  0.00540  dwas                 dwas:60%  onet_dimensions:20%  inference:13%
production                 15  0.00540  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  inference:20%  dwas:13%
materials                  14  0.00504  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  dwas:14%  inference:14%
objects                    14  0.00504  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  inference:14%
animals                    13  0.00468  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:54%  dwas:23%  inference:15%
includes                   12  0.00432  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
food                       11  0.00396  inference            inference:55%  wikipedia:27%  onet_dimensions:18%
techniques                 11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                 10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
standards                  10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:10%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
handling                    9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:33%
human                       9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                  9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
physical                    9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  wikipedia:11%
quickly                     9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
slaughtering                8  0.00288  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:38%  wikipedia:25%
needed                      8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quality                     8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
management                  8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
tools                       8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  wikipedia:12%