Slaughterhouse Worker FEATURED

Slaughtering Operations

• Perform humane slaughtering of livestock following approved animal welfare procedures.
• Conduct bleeding, skinning, dehairing, defeathering, evisceration, and carcass preparation.
• Ensure proper segregation of edible and non-edible by-products.
• Handle livestock safely before and during processing.

Meat Processing

• Trim, wash, clean, and prepare carcasses for further processing.
• Assist in cutting, portioning, weighing, and packaging meat products where required.
• Maintain product traceability throughout the processing cycle.
• Minimize product loss and wastage.

Food Safety & Quality

• Follow HACCP, food safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Inspect carcasses for abnormalities and report any concerns immediately.
• Ensure all processed products meet company quality standards.
• Prevent cross-contamination during operations.

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Operate slaughtering tools and processing equipment safely.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, and processing areas.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Assist in routine maintenance activities when required.

• High School Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Basic training in meat processing or slaughterhouse operations is an advantage.
• Food Safety or HACCP awareness is desirable.
• 1–3 years of experience in a slaughterhouse, meat processing plant, or livestock processing facility.
• Experience handling livestock and processing equipment is preferred.