Agar manufacturing worker
かんてんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation extracts and purifies agar from seaweed (such as tengusa), then dries and shapes it to manufacture food-grade agar.
Description
Agar manufacturing workers mainly use seaweed such as tengusa as raw material. After washing and soaking, they perform heated extraction, followed by filtration, purification, gelation, cutting, and drying to produce agar products. They are responsible for operating production lines, managing temperature and time, conducting quality inspections, as well as equipment maintenance inspections and hygiene management. Process management and record-keeping are required to maintain consistent product quality while ensuring efficient production.
Future Outlook
Amid growing health consciousness and interest in food safety, agar demand is expected to remain stable. On the other hand, as manufacturing automation and labor-saving progress, the role of handling quality management and technology succession will also become important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line leader → Quality control staff → Production management → Factory manager → Food technology development
Required Skills
Basic machine maintenance / Manufacturing line machine operation / Quality inspection / Temperature management
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise operations are necessary to maintain consistent product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for standing work, raw material transport, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene manager
Aliases
- Agar manufacturing worker
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