Ham manufacturing worker

はむせいぞうこう

Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A job that processes raw meat through processes such as salting, aging, and smoking to manufacture ham.

Description

Ham manufacturing workers select raw meat such as pork, and handle a series of processes from salting, seasoning, forming, aging, smoking, heating, sterilization, slicing, to packaging. They strictly adhere to specified temperatures, times, and hygiene standards in each process to ensure quality and safety. They perform machine operations, line monitoring, quality inspections, and record-keeping to maintain product uniformity and hygiene management. Within the factory's shift system, they collaborate with the team to advance production efficiently and safely.

Future Outlook

While the meat processing industry is expected to have stable demand, the introduction of quality management and labor-saving/automation technologies will increase demand for high value-added manufacturing technicians.

Personality Traits

Attentive / Cooperative / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Factory work / Line work / Shift work / Team work

Career Path

Manufacturing worker → Group leader → Quality management staff → Factory manager → Production engineer

Required Skills

Hygiene management / Machine operation / Meat selection technique / Quality inspection records

Recommended Skills

Knowledge of hygiene management standards / Machine maintenance inspection / Packaging technology / Team collaboration skills

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because high attention to detail is required to not miss fine foreign matter or weight discrepancies.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because there is a lot of monotonous work, and accurate execution of prescribed procedures is emphasized over creativity.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because advanced mathematical analysis is minimal, and numerical processing is mainly at the level of measurement.

Related Qualifications

  • Food hygiene manager

Aliases

  • Ham artisan
  • Ham factory worker

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