Meat Processor
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Meat processors disassemble and trim livestock meat, sort it by parts, process, and package it. They thoroughly manage hygiene and quality preservation to produce meat products.
Description
Meat processors disassemble livestock meat at slaughterhouses or food factories, separate carcasses from bones and fat, and trim by parts. They slice, cut, and shape according to the shape and purpose of each part, and handle packaging and labeling. During work, they strictly adhere to hygiene management and temperature control, maintain machinery and knives, and create work records. With experience, they can advance to quality control, line management, product planning, and other tasks.
Future Outlook
Domestic meat demand is stable, with increasing demand for high-value-added products and specialized parts processing for food service. While labor-saving through automation and robot introduction progresses, the value of skilled techniques requiring human hands is expected to remain.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands good at detailed work / Has hygiene awareness / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Low-temperature environment work / Shift night work / Standing work
Career Path
Apprentice meat processor → Meat processor → Line leader → Quality manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Blade operation / Hygiene management / Livestock meat disassembly technique / Packaging and labeling
Recommended Skills
Forklift operation / HACCP knowledge / Quality management / Sharpening technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because hygiene and cutting accuracy directly impact product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength to handle heavy meat blocks and stand for long hours. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure cold environments, repetitive tasks, and meet deadlines. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate with multiple people on the production line to efficiently carry out work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on fixed work procedures, with few opportunities for new idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few advanced calculations other than weight management. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operator's License
- Meat Product Manufacturing Technician
Aliases
- Meat Cutter
- Meat processing worker
Related Jobs
- Butcher shop employee
- Meat product manufacturing worker
- Quality manager
- Slaughterhouse worker