Slaughterhouse worker
とちくさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that slaughters livestock at a slaughterhouse, performing processes such as bleeding, evisceration, and cutting into parts for meat processing.
Description
Slaughterhouse workers safely and hygienically slaughter livestock brought into the slaughterhouse, performing dismantling tasks such as bleeding, evisceration, and removal of bones and fat. They cut into parts, slice and shape them, and handle the entire process up to packaging, cooling, and storage. The work is done in a low-temperature environment with flowing water and cooling equipment, involving frequent handling of heavy objects with knives or machinery, requiring strict adherence to hygiene standards and coordination on the assembly line.
Future Outlook
While labor shortages are intensifying due to declining birthrates and aging population, hygiene standards are being strengthened and automation technologies introduced, leading to expectations of labor-saving progress. Demand for high-quality meat is expected to maintain a certain level of stability.
Personality Traits
Hygiene-conscious / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Low-temperature environment work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
と畜作業員見習い → と畜作業員 → 班長・ラインリーダー → 品質管理担当 → 食肉衛生管理者
Required Skills
Dismantling techniques with knives / Hygiene management / Meat dismantling techniques / Meat processing machine operation
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of refrigeration and freezing equipment / Basic machine maintenance / Forklift operation skills / Meat hygiene manager qualification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is essential for preventing bacterial contamination and identifying parts. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is required for standing work and carrying heavy meat chunks. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure long hours of work in refrigerated environments and heavy labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination in assembly line work directly impacts product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since much of the work follows set procedures, creativity is not highly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There is almost no complex calculation or analysis using numbers. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene supervisor
- Meat hygiene manager
Aliases
- Meat dismemberment worker
- Meat processing worker
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