C3307 - Butcher shops and meat markets

Operational Details
Butcher shops and meat markets are generally located in retail areas which encourage walk-in customer traffic. Employers in this subcode bring in boxed meats from meat processing plants, which have already received first and early cut processing. They provide meat products primarily to retail customers through over the counter sales, and will cut and wrap individual customer orders most often while the customer waits. This industry allows only limited production of specialty meats such as sausages, hamburger, or jerky to serve walk-in retail clientele. Some butcher shops and meat markets may also sell complimentary items such as cheeses and other dairy products, spices, herbs, sauces and breads; however, the primary source of activity is the sale of meat products to retail customers.

Employers in this subcode may on occasion slaughter a farm animal for a farmer, or cut and wrap wild game for a hunter, however, this is not their primary business activity.

Equipment used in this industry may include knives, slicers, grinders, band saws, and paper rolls for wrapping customer orders.

SIC Codes
000000246 – Butcher Shop/Meat Market