Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 1 – Little or no preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 07/2017 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.0 | 07/2017 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.0 | 07/2017 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.0 | 07/2017 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 2.88 | 07/2017 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2017 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Selective Attention | 1.A.1.g.1 | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming. | Core | 58 | 07/2017 |
| Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents. | Core | 57 | 07/2017 |
| Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat. | Core | 58 | 07/2017 |
| Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing. | Core | 57 | 07/2017 |
| Separate meats and byproducts into specified containers and seal containers. | Core | 56 | 07/2017 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.03 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.84 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.45 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.34 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |