Slaughterers

Slaughterers stun and kill livestock, and prepare carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs and hides.

What the job involves

• Operates restrainers and stunning equipment

• Severs jugular veins of stunned animals to drain blood and facilitate dressing

• Trims and removes head meat and severs animal heads

• Slits open, eviscerates and trims animal carcasses

• May slaughter livestock according to procedures required by religious customs