Supply Chain & ProductionDeclining

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

Operational-level

Also known as: Abalone Processor, Animal Eviscerator, Animal Skinner, Animal Sticker

Supply Chain & ProductionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.
Meat ProcessingButcherySeafood ProcessingFood ProcessingSupply ChainProductionFood SafetySkilled TradeManufacturing

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI and automation are expected to significantly impact this role. While precision cutting and complex tasks may still require human dexterity, repetitive trimming and sorting could be automated by robotic systems with computer vision. This could lead to increased efficiency but also a potential reduction in demand for manual labor in the next 5-10 years.