Minced meat manufacturing worker
みんちせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A factory worker who manufactures ground meat (minced meat) using meat as raw material and handles packaging.
Description
Minced meat manufacturing workers process meats such as beef, pork, and chicken to produce ground meat (minced meat). They handle a series of processes including receiving inspection of raw meat, deboning and trimming to remove unnecessary parts, operation of grinders and other machines, foreign object inspection using metal detectors, quality inspection, packaging and labeling, and cleaning and disinfecting the work area. Strict hygiene management and quality control are required, along with attention to detail to produce safe products. They also perform simple machine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and may participate in line work efficiency improvements and kaizen activities.
Future Outlook
While automation and robotization are advancing due to labor shortages, demand for quality and hygiene management remains high, and the need for skilled workers is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Good at steady work / Has cooperativeness / Has hygiene awareness
Work Style
Career Path
Minced meat manufacturing operator → Line leader → Manufacturing manager → Quality control staff → Factory supervisor
Required Skills
Food hygiene management / Food processing machine operation / Metal detector operation / Packaging machine operation / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
Forklift operation skills / HACCP knowledge / Hygiene management techniques / Machine and equipment maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required to not miss fine foreign objects or contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and handling of heavy raw materials. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because coordination in line work is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows established procedures rather than new product development. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantity control and weighing are sufficient at a basic level. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene supervisor
Aliases
- Minced meat manufacturing operator
- Minced meat worker
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