National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 94141: Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers
Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers prepare meat and poultry for further processing or for packaging for wholesale distribution. Below are the main duties, all 56 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 94141?
NOC 94141 is the code for industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include beef boner, ham cutter, industrial butcher and industrial meat cutter. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $23.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 94141
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $23.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 94141
Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers prepare meat and poultry for further processing or for packaging for wholesale distribution. They are employed in meat and poultry slaughtering, processing and packing establishments.
Main job titles
- beef boner
- ham cutter
- industrial butcher
- industrial meat cutter
- meat trimmer
- poultry preparer
- slaughterer
All 56 job titles in the NOC index
air knife meat cutter - meat packing plant, animal eviscerator - meat packing plant, animal skinner - meat packing plant, animal sticker - meat packing plant, animal stunner, beef boner, beef boner - meat packing plant, beef cooler worker - meat packing plant, beef sticker - meat packing plant, beef trimmer - meat packing plant, beef-pluck trimmer, benchman/woman - meat packing plant, brisket cutter - meat packing plant, calf skinner - meat packing plant, carcass splitter - meat packing plant, chicken plucker, chuck cap puller - meat packing plant, cutter - meat packing plant, dehairing machine dropper - meat packing plant, enzyme injector - food and beverage processing, ham cutter, ham sawyer - meat packing plant, head boner - meat packing plant, hog killer, industrial butcher, industrial meat chopper, industrial meat cutter, livestock killer, meat boner, meat chopper - meat packing plant, meat cutter - meat packing plant, meat dresser - meat packing plant, meat portion cutter - meat packing plant, meat roll tier - food and beverage processing, meat sawyer - meat packing plant, meat tenderizer - food and beverage processing, meat trimmer, meat trimmer - meat packing plant, poultry boner, poultry butcher - meat packing plant, poultry dresser, poultry eviscerator, poultry hanger, poultry plucker, poultry plucker tender, poultry preparer, poultry slaughterer - food and beverage processing, poultry worker - meat packing plant, ritual slaughterer - meat packing plant, shackle hoist operator - meat packing plant, sheep sticker, shohet - meat packing plant, slaughterer, slaughterer - meat packing plant, slaughterhouse butcher, trimmer - meat packing plant.
Main duties of NOC 94141
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Industrial butchers
- Slaughter livestock using stunning devices and knives
- Skin, clean and trim carcasses
- Remove viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses
- Split carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling
- May slaughter cattle, calves and sheep as prescribed by religious laws.
Industrial meat cutters
- Cut beef, lamb, pork or veal carcasses or sides or quarters of carcasses into primal cuts for further cutting, processing or packaging
- Remove bones from meat
- Cut meat and poultry into specific cuts for institutional, commercial or other wholesale use
- Remove skin, excess fat, bruises or other blemishes from carcasses or meat portions.
Poultry preparers
- Slaughter poultry and remove inedible parts
- Remove feathers and singe and wash poultry to prepare for further processing or packaging.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- For industrial meat cutters, completion of a program in industrial meat cutting or Experience as an industrial butcher is required.
- On-the-job training is provided for industrial butchers, meat cutters and poultry preparers.
Additional information
- Industrial meat cutters may progress to inspecting, testing and grading jobs.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 94141 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 94141 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 94141 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.00 | $23.00 | $26.15 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.59 | $20.49 | $23.27 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.50 | $20.00 | $22.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.50 | $20.00 | $22.00 |
| New Brunswick | $18.00 | $20.44 | $21.00 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $24.00 | $26.80 |
| Ontario | $18.70 | $22.50 | $26.15 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $20.00 | $23.20 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $19.00 | $24.00 |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $23.00 | $26.00 |
| British Columbia | $19.00 | $25.00 | $28.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 94141 duties on your resume
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a beef boner?
NOC 94141, Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 94141?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 94141 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.
Is NOC 94141 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 94141 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $23.00 an hour, with most wages between $18.00 and $26.15. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 94141 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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