Meat processor vs cold storage worker

The differences between meat processors and cold storage workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cold storage worker has an average salary of $34,995, which is higher than the $27,794 average annual salary of a meat processor.

The top three skills for a meat processor include food safety, customer service and safety standards. The most important skills for a cold storage worker are pallets, safety policies, and RF.

Meat processor vs cold storage worker overview

	Meat Processor	Cold Storage Worker
Yearly salary	$27,794	$34,995
Hourly rate	$13.36	$16.82
Growth rate	-3%	6%
Number of jobs	13,889	57,843
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 67%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Meat processor vs cold storage worker salary

Meat processors and cold storage workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Meat Processor	Cold Storage Worker
Average salary	$27,794	$34,995
Salary range	Between $17,000 And $43,000	Between $27,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Janesville, WI	Stevens Point, WI
Highest paying state	West Virginia	West Virginia
Best paying company	Tyson Foods	Oldcastle Infrastructure
Best paying industry	Finance	Retail

Differences between meat processor and cold storage worker education

There are a few differences between a meat processor and a cold storage worker in terms of educational background:

	Meat Processor	Cold Storage Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 67%
Most common major	Business	Accounting
Most common college	-	-

Meat processor vs cold storage worker demographics

Here are the differences between meat processors' and cold storage workers' demographics:

	Meat Processor	Cold Storage Worker
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 74.9% Female, 25.1%	Male, 86.9% Female, 13.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 6.6% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 7.2% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.4% Asian, 6.6% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between meat processor and cold storage worker duties and responsibilities

Meat processor example responsibilities.

Manage the project schedule and design the PowerPoint presentation.
Follow all USDA rules and regulations for meat processing.
Prepare and inspect production rooms for cleanliness to meet USDA approval.
Trim and slice beef and pork product using butcher knives and commercial meat slicers.
Ensure all areas are maintained and a sanitary condition to eliminate potential food borne diseases per OSHA mandate guidelines.
Work directly with mortgage lenders and foreclosure attorneys to negotiate timely and cost effective repayment plans or modifications for delinquent loans.

Cold storage worker example responsibilities.

Place the products on pallets and wait for the next truck to be load.
Programme and replace CCTV systems, including cabling, cameras, DVRs and power supplies.
Package prepared product utilizing customer invoices to be load onto pallets.
Maximize efficiency by critically evaluating resources by utilizing on-the-spot math and visualizing complete orders to minimize error before building a pallet.
Work for a company name Grainger through Adecco assisting with a security detail during the pope's visit to Philadelphia.

Meat processor vs cold storage worker skills

Common meat processor skills

Food Safety, 16%
Customer Service, 12%
Safety Standards, 10%
Sales Floor, 8%
Assembly Line, 7%
Fresh Meat, 5%

Common cold storage worker skills

Pallets, 74%
Safety Policies, 8%
RF, 6%
Assembly Line, 5%
Unload Trucks, 4%
Delivery Truck, 3%

Updated January 8, 2025

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