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Ground Beef General Foreman

Hear from a Ground Beef General Foreman in the ​Video Below!
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Job Description & Primary Responsibilities:

General Foreman's are vital to daily operations of a meat processing plant. Examples of roles include preparing meat to be cooked, palletizing boxed product, administration work, using scanners and computers to track product, and verifying quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities: 
  • Trimming to remove fat, hide, defects or contamination from muscle and tissues
  • Supporting roles in the processing of beef
  • General use of a knife or other tools
  • Weighing, labeling, bagging, packing and boxing finished product
  • Ensuring food safety and quality
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping
  • Maintaining a safe working environment

Education Requirements:

Recommended High School Courses:
  • Agriculture Education
  • Food Science
  • Animal Science
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Education/Training:
  • Meat processing experience
  • Knife experience

​FOR INFORMATION On ground beef general foreman salaries, projected job growth, and more, VISIT Slaughter Processor – General Operator | Career Profile | AgCareers.com.

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