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831231 · OSCA 2024

Meat Boner and Slicer

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
4
Major group
Labourers

Classification

Major group
8Labourers

Description

Trims and cuts meat from bones, sides and carcasses.

Specialisations

  • Meat Trimmer

Unit group

8312 · Meat Boners and Slicers, and Slaughterers

Description

Slaughter livestock, prepare carcasses for further processing, and trim and cut meat from bones, sides and carcasses.

Skill level

Australia

4

Occupation skill level 4

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Receives and inspects carcasses of slaughtered livestock for bruises, blood clots and other matter to remove
  • Operates controls to direct and drop carcasses from supply rails to boning tables
  • Cuts and separates meat, fat and tissue from bones, and washes, scrapes and trims fat, gristle and other unwanted matter from meat
  • Operates and maintains meat cutting and slicing equipment to cut sides and quarters of meat into standard meat cuts
  • Removes internal fat, blood clots and bruises to prepare cuts of meat for further processing or packing
  • Cleans and sanitises work area and equipment, and follows safety and hygiene regulations while handling meat
  • Collaborates with other meat processing workers to ensure efficient workflow
  • Assists in receiving and storing meat products

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