Slaughter (tochiku) Worker
とちくさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that slaughters livestock and manufactures raw materials for meat products through processes such as bloodletting, skinning, and organ removal.
Description
Slaughter workers hygienically and safely slaughter livestock such as cattle, pigs, and chickens, and perform tasks such as bloodletting, skinning, organ removal, bone cutting, and disassembly by parts. They are required to regularly clean and disinfect equipment and tools in accordance with hygiene management standards in the slaughterhouse and perform quality control in compliance with the Food Sanitation Act. In addition, the work mainly involves standing operations and handling heavy objects, and may include operating and maintaining mechanical devices that handle meat chunks.
Future Outlook
Although domestic meat demand is stable, labor shortages and aging are progressing, and the introduction of automation and mechanization is expected to accelerate. With the strengthening of animal welfare and hygiene standards, the demand for personnel with advanced expertise may increase.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Hygiene-conscious / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Slaughter Worker → Team Leader → Hygiene Manager → Factory Management Position
Required Skills
Cutting Tool Operation / Dismantling Skills / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Physical Strength
Recommended Skills
Machine Equipment Inspection and Maintenance / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge / Teamwork
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to maintain hygiene and cutting accuracy. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure psychological stress from handling blood and organs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as the work centers on routine tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no numerical calculations are required. |
Related Qualifications
- Meat Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Dismantling Worker
- Meat Processing Worker
- Slaughterhouse Worker
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- Dismantling Worker
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