Raw Hide Salting Worker
げんぴえんぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that applies salting treatment to animal raw skins (raw hides), maintaining quality for preservation and transportation.
Description
Raw hide salting workers apply an appropriate amount of salt uniformly to the surface of raw skins (raw hides), handling dehydration and preservation treatments. To prevent quality deterioration of raw hides, they manage temperature and humidity, adjust salt mixing ratios, handle loading into salting tanks or pallets, and prepare for shipment. The workplace has high humidity and involves handling heavy objects, requiring physical strength and thorough hygiene management. Processed raw hides are sent to the tanning factory for the next process.
Future Outlook
The domestic leather industry is in a shrinking trend with decreasing job openings, but demand for high-quality raw hides remains stable. In the future, automation, mechanization, and acquisition of hygiene management technologies will be required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Raw Hide Salting Worker → Tanning Worker → Leather Cutting Worker → Leather Product Processing Worker → Quality Control Officer → Manufacturing Line Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Raw Hide Quality Inspection / Salting Technology
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Leather Processing / Forklift Operation Skill
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the amount and uniformity of salt application determine the quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling heavy raw hides and requiring long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Not required to have advanced analytical thinking as it follows work procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Almost no need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only needs to weigh salt; no advanced calculations required. |
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- Leather Cutting Worker
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