Overview

Evisceration processors remove the internal organs from carcasses during meat processing.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Wash out carcasses in the wash cabinet, as well as by hand
• Cut and salvage assigned components of the animal 
• Responsible for keeping work area as clean as possible throughout the shift
• Frequently rotates positions within the Salvage Line with other co-workers
• Inspect carcasses for quality
• Receive all carcasses that were culled during processing
• Keep processing line shackles full at all times
• In poultry: remove lingering feathers
• Work directly with the USDA inspector

What education and training is required?

A high school diploma is required to be an evisceration processor.

To pursue a career as an Evisceration Processor:

The following high school courses are recommended:  agricultural education, animal science, mathematics, English, foreign language, biology and chemistry.

Where can I work?

Evisceration processors work in meat processing plants.

Future Job Market / Outlook

The future outlook for a eviscerator processor will be good over the next five years.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations

• Poultry Science Association
• World’s Poultry Science Association
• National Meat Association
• Association of Meat Inspectors
• State level associations and federations