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slaughterer
ESCO occupation · 36 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
lift heavy weights
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
weigh animals for food manufacturing
cultural practices regarding animal slaughter
monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
animal anatomy for food production
tolerate strong smells
documentation concerning meat production
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
skin animals
apply GMP
maintain cutting equipment
clean carcasses
legislation about animal origin products
suspend animals
operate slaughterhouse equipment
process livestock organs
handle knives used in slaughtering processes
prepare meat products for shipping
monitor the identification of animals
mark differences in colours
warm blooded animal organs
tend meat processing production machines
operate in slaughterhouse installations
slaughter animals
ensure animal welfare in slaughtering practices
apply HACCP
control animals in distress
cope with excrements
cope with blood
split animal carcasses
ensure sanitation
stun animals
handle meat processing equipment in cooling rooms
deal with killing animals processes
inspect animal carcasses
Optional & specialised skills
adapt efficient food processing practices
label samples
dispose food waste
keep inventory of goods in production
act reliably
slaughter livestock following cultural practices
liaise with colleagues
manage challenging work conditions during food processing operations
work in a food processing team
food storage
liaise with managers
work in cold environments
have computer literacy
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
consider economic criteria in decision making
provide first aid
operate cutting equipment
follow an environmental friendly policy while processing food
Other matches: kosher slaughterer · halal slaughterer
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.