Chunin (Alcohol Manufacturing)
ちゅうにん（しゅるいせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles all manufacturing processes for alcoholic beverages, from raw material processing to fermentation, distillation, storage, filtration, etc., and works on quality control and production efficiency improvement.
Description
Chunin (Alcohol Manufacturing) works at sake breweries or distilleries, handling preparation tasks, fermentation management, distillation operations, storage and aging, filtration and bottling. It involves diverse processes such as processing raw materials like rice, barley, and sugars, adding yeast, measuring and adjusting temperature and sugar levels, and quality inspections, requiring skills and experience to produce safe and stable products. It also includes equipment maintenance, hygiene management, record-keeping, and other clerical tasks, with teamwork being essential. Flexibility is required to preserve traditional methods while adapting to the latest technologies and automated equipment.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates, aging population, and shortage of successors, the number of workers is decreasing, heightening the importance of technology inheritance. While production efficiency improves through automation and ICT implementation, the demand for artisans skilled in traditional techniques will remain stable going forward.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Excellent observation skills / Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Assistant Toji → Toji → Brewery Management → Quality Control Department Head
Required Skills
Distillation Operation / Fermentation Process Management / Manufacturing Equipment Operation / Quality Inspection / Sugar Content Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Microbiology Knowledge / Data Analysis / Food Sanitation Law Knowledge / Hygiene Management Techniques (HACCP)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise management of temperature and sugar content directly impacts quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is raw material transportation and long hours of work, requiring physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Because troubleshooting during manufacturing processes and investigating causes of fermentation failures are required. |
Related Qualifications
- Alcohol Comprehensive Technical Manager
- Brewing Technician
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Alcohol Manufacturing Worker
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