Viscera Processor (Meat Dismantling)
ないぞうしょりこう（にくかいたい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A processing job that removes internal organs from livestock after slaughter and prepares them for shipment or further processing through cleaning, sorting, trimming, etc.
Description
Viscera processors carefully remove the internal organs from slaughtered livestock using knives or special tools, and perform cleaning, sorting, and trimming. Long hours of standing work in refrigerated facilities are required, with strict adherence to food hygiene standards such as HACCP. Team-based line work is the norm, and balancing production efficiency with quality maintenance is essential.
Future Outlook
Meat demand is stable, and with strengthening hygiene standards, demand for specialized viscera processing technicians is expected to continue. Even amid advancing automation and labor-saving efforts, the skills of experienced workers remain valued.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, skilled at detailed work / High concentration / Patient / Resistant to odors
Work Style
Factory Work / Refrigerated/Frozen Environment / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Viscera Processor → Meat Processing Technician → Quality Control Staff → Line Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Food Sanitation Law Knowledge / Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Knife Handling / Pretreatment Skills / Work in Refrigerated Environments
Recommended Skills
Business Efficiency Improvement / Communication Skills (Teamwork) / Hygiene Management / Knowledge of Meat Parts
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to remove fine dirt and foreign matter without missing any |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves heavy labor with long hours of standing work |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to endure cold environments and odorous work |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Routine work is the main focus, no advanced logical thinking required |
| Creativity & Ideation | Standardized tasks are primary, little creative thinking required |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No complex mathematical calculations required in the work |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are standardized, little need for independent planning |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Food Manufacturing Business Skills Certification
- Foreman/Safety and Health Manager
Aliases
- Meat Processor
- Offal Processor
- Viscera Dismantler
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- Food Manufacturing Worker
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