Game meat smoked (smoker) product manufacturing worker
ちょうじゅうにくくんせいひんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures processed products through pre-treatment of wild game meat, followed by salting, aging, smoking, and other processes.
Description
Game meat smoked product manufacturing workers receive wild game meat such as wild boar and deer, and handle a series of processing steps including butchering and portioning, salting or marinating with seasoning liquids, aging, and smoking with smoke. Under temperature and humidity control and hygiene management (HACCP standards) in the workplace, they operate large smokehouses, knives, packaging machines, and more, up to vacuum packaging and label application. It involves long hours of standing work, handling heavy meat, management of fire and smoke, and attention to safety and hygiene.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to increase gradually with the spread of wild game food culture. Greater specialization will be required due to strengthened hygiene regulations and quality management.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Hygiene-conscious / Meticulous / Physically fit
Work Style
Career Path
Processing worker (beginner) → Skilled processing worker → Line leader → Manufacturing manager → Quality manager
Required Skills
Hygiene management (HACCP basics) / Knife handling / Meat butchering technique / Salting and aging technique / Smoking machine operation
Recommended Skills
Machine maintenance (basic) / Packaging machine operation and maintenance / Quality control (microbial testing) / Temperature and humidity management technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For hygiene management during meat processing and maintaining uniform quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the need for handling heavy meat chunks and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Recipes and processes are mostly standardized, so little creativity is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is minimal; basic measurement is sufficient. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene supervisor
Aliases
- Wild game smoked processor
- Wild game smoker artisan
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