Meat Processing Plant Sorter
しょくにくしょりじょうせいりいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized manufacturing worker who sorts meat after slaughter by parts in a meat processing plant, removes unnecessary parts, and performs packaging, etc.
Description
Meat processing plant sorters remove bones, excess fat, and tendons from meat of slaughtered livestock in meat processing plants, sort by parts, package and box them, as well as clean and manage hygiene in production lines and work areas, and handle waste sorting and disposal. They are required to comply with hygiene standards-based work procedures and perform quality checks to produce safe and secure products. It involves long hours of standing work in a cool environment and handling heavy objects, requiring physical strength and concentration.
Future Outlook
While aging population and labor shortages are challenges, demand for workers with hygiene management skills remains stable due to strengthened regulations on food safety and hygiene management. Amid advances in automation and robot introduction for production efficiency improvements, precise sorting work by human hands is still expected to be necessary.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Hygiene Awareness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Meat Processing Plant Sorter (Entry Level) → Meat Processor → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Food Hygiene / Cutting Techniques / Sanitary Disinfection
Recommended Skills
Food Labeling Certification / Forklift Operation / ISO9001 Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous attention to prevent foreign matter contamination and check part quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily manual work, so logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on manual work with little need for creative thinking. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Many situations involve proceeding with work following instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Centered on simple weighing, no need for advanced mathematical skills. |
| Planning & Organization | Centered on work following instructions rather than planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Meat Packer
- Meat Sorter
Related Jobs
- Food Processing Machine Operator
- Quality Control Staff
- Slaughterhouse Worker