Meat Stuffer (Ham and Sausage Manufacturing)
にくづめこう（ハム・ソーセージせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Mix and grind raw meat, stuff into casings, shape, heat, smoke, and perform other processes to manufacture ham and sausages. Hygiene management and quality maintenance are important.
Description
Meat stuffers trim raw materials such as pork and beef, mix ground meat with seasonings, and perform the "stuffing" process by filling casings. Next, they shape the product, perform boiling, smoking, cooling, drying, and other heat and processing treatments, and finally conduct inspection, packaging, and labeling. On production lines, they operate filling machines, smokers, and packing machines, and strictly adhere to hygiene management based on GHP and HACCP. Accurate temperature control and weight measurement are required, along with skills to consistently maintain the product's flavor and texture.
Future Outlook
With increasing focus on food safety and stricter regulations, hygiene management and traceability are emphasized. On the other hand, while automation and labor-saving technologies advance efficiency, the demand for skilled technicians is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Physically Fit / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Shift Work / Standing Work / Uniform/Work Clothes Required
Career Path
Apprentice Meat Stuffer → Meat Stuffer Supervisor → Production Line Leader → Manufacturing Department Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Blending Meat Raw Materials / Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Smoking and Heating Processing Technology / Stuffing Machine Operation / Weight Measurement
Recommended Skills
Food Labeling Law Knowledge / HACCP / Packaging Machine Operation / QC Seven Tools
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in hygiene management and measurement directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy objects and long hours of standing work are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work is based on fixed recipes. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Food Manufacturing Technician (Grade 2)
Aliases
- Ham Manufacturing Worker
- Sausage Manufacturing Worker
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