Meat Stuffing Worker (Canned Food Manufacturing)
にくづめこう（かんづめせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that fills cans with meat or ingredients, performs sterilization processing, and manufactures canned products.
Description
The Meat Stuffing Worker (Canned Food Manufacturing) seasons and mixes raw meat or ingredients, fills them into cans, then performs heating in sterilization retorts or pressure sterilization to ensure product quality and safety. The work is mainly on the production line and includes operating filling machines and sterilization retorts, weighing and foreign object inspection, and hygiene management such as cleaning and disinfection. Efficient line operations and product hygiene and quality control are required, making machine operation skills and accuracy in quality checks important.
Future Outlook
Labor shortages due to declining birthrates and aging population are expected to advance automation and robotization. In quality-focused markets, demand for skilled workers will remain.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Assigned Worker → Group Leader (Line Leader) → Manufacturing Supervisor → Factory Administrator/Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Machine Operation (Filling Machine, Sterilization Retort) / Quality Inspection / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Hygiene Management Knowledge / Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent errors in filling amounts or foreign object contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing work and transporting heavy cans require physical strength. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because coordination with others is essential in line work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because ideation or creativity is hardly required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because production plans are decided by superiors, and individuals follow instructions. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
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