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