Stuffer Worker (Ham and Sausage Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
In the ham and sausage manufacturing process, handles tasks from blending and mincing raw meat to filling into casings using a stuffer machine, including machine operation and quality/hygiene management.
Description
Stuffer workers, in ham and sausage manufacturing, perform selection and blending of raw meat, mincing, and seasoning, then operate stuffer machines (filling machines) to stuff into casings. On the production line, they adjust machine settings, perform cleaning and maintenance inspections to maintain a consistent speed and uniform weight. They also comply with hygiene management standards such as HACCP, and handle quality control tasks like weight checks on finished products, metal detector inspections, and clip binding. Depending on production volume and orders, shift work or night shifts may be required, demanding physical stamina and attention to detail for long hours of standing and repetitive tasks.
Future Outlook
Amid strengthening hygiene management and quality standards, and advancing machine automation, demand for stuffer workers with machine operation skills and process management abilities is expected to remain stable, with increasing value for those contributing to production efficiency improvements and labor savings in the future.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Line Staff → Group Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager Candidate → Quality Control Specialist
Required Skills
Air Stuffer Machine Operation / Daily Machine Inspection and Cleaning / Food Hygiene Knowledge (HACCP) / Raw Meat Blending / Weighing Scale Operation
Recommended Skills
Forklift Driving / Machine Maintenance / Production Line Improvement / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires strict management of product weight and hygiene conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of standing work and repetitive tasks, requiring sustained physical stamina. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Requires collaboration with others in line work for efficient production. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work with few opportunities for new idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Emulsion Stuffer
- Ham Manufacturing Worker
- Sausage Manufacturing Worker
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