Hide Skinner (Slaughterhouse)
かわはぎこう（とちくじょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves accurately and efficiently removing the skin from livestock after slaughter in a slaughterhouse.
Description
Hide skinners at slaughterhouses remove the skins from slaughtered cattle, pigs, and other livestock, and perform hygiene management and sorting operations to maintain meat quality. Accurate work using blades and strict adherence to hygiene standards are required. Additionally, teamwork in assembly line or flow production operations is essential, and physical strength is needed.
Future Outlook
Meat demand is stable, and while automation technology is being introduced, the skills of skilled workers will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Good Teamwork / High Concentration / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Slaughterhouse Worker → Dismantler → Line Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blade Handling / Hygiene Management / Physical Strength (Handling Heavy Objects)
Recommended Skills
Food Hygiene Manager Qualification / Forklift Operation Skill
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because hygiene management and accurate skinning directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy parts. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to physically heavy labor and the mental burden of animal processing. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because the process is assembly line work, coordination with the team is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks with little idea generation. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Following work procedures is emphasized more than independent judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management is simple, no advanced calculations needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Primarily work following instructions with little planning. |
Aliases
- Hide Peeling Worker
- Hide Skinner
Related Jobs
- Dismantler
- Slaughterhouse Worker