Smoked meat preparer vs meat processor

The differences between smoked meat preparers and meat processors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a meat processor has an average salary of $27,794, which is higher than the $24,069 average annual salary of a smoked meat preparer.

The top three skills for a smoked meat preparer include customer service, and . The most important skills for a meat processor are food safety, customer service, and safety standards.

Smoked meat preparer vs meat processor overview

	Smoked Meat Preparer	Meat Processor
Yearly salary	$24,069	$27,794
Hourly rate	$11.57	$13.36
Growth rate	2%	-3%
Number of jobs	8,404	13,889
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	37	42
Years of experience	-	-

Smoked meat preparer vs meat processor salary

Smoked meat preparers and meat processors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Smoked Meat Preparer	Meat Processor
Average salary	$24,069	$27,794
Salary range	Between $17,000 And $32,000	Between $17,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Janesville, WI
Highest paying state	-	West Virginia
Best paying company	-	Tyson Foods
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between smoked meat preparer and meat processor education

There are a few differences between a smoked meat preparer and a meat processor in terms of educational background:

	Smoked Meat Preparer	Meat Processor
Most common degree	Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Smoked meat preparer vs meat processor demographics

Here are the differences between smoked meat preparers' and meat processors' demographics:

	Smoked Meat Preparer	Meat Processor
Average age	37	42
Gender ratio	Male, 82.8% Female, 17.2%	Male, 74.9% Female, 25.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.6% Asian, 7.0% White, 53.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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%
LGBT Percentage	6%	3%

Differences between smoked meat preparer and meat processor duties and responsibilities

Smoked meat preparer example responsibilities.

Develop variety of menu items catering to customers with food allergies and diet restrictions such as gluten-free and vegan items
Process and receive customer payments for goods using POS system, providing correct change as required.

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.

Smoked meat preparer vs meat processor skills

Common smoked meat preparer skills

Customer Service, 100%

Common meat processor skills

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

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