Arabushi manufacturing worker
あらぶしせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures dried fish called arabushi by steaming/boiling, smoking, and drying the back fillets of fish.
Description
Arabushi manufacturing workers mainly use back fillets from bonito and similar fish, performing boiling, smoking, natural drying, or mechanical drying to produce dried fish called arabushi. In the raw material fillet processing, salting, and boiling processes, temperature and time management is required. In the smoking process, adjustments to the wood used and smoking time are necessary. In the drying process, humidity and ventilation must be managed, with thorough quality inspection and hygiene management. Work is planned according to the production schedule, with meticulous attention to maintaining the product's flavor and appearance. The work is primarily standing work in indoor factories, carried out by teams dividing tasks.
Future Outlook
Shortage of workers due to aging is a challenge. Domestic demand is stable, with potential for market expansion through quality improvement and value addition.
Personality Traits
Has hygiene awareness / Has patience / Has physical stamina / Is meticulous
Work Style
Full-time / Indoor work / Shift work / Standing work / Team work
Career Path
Apprentice (training) → Arabushi manufacturing worker → Supervisor → Production manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Fillet processing / Hygiene management / Process management / Quality inspection
Recommended Skills
Food hygiene management / HACCP knowledge / Simple maintenance of mechanical equipment
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because flavor and quality are affected, it is necessary not to miss minute changes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is long hours of standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly because it involves accurately performing standardized processes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because basic calculations for quantity management and time management are sufficient. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene manager
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