Arazan Manufacturing Worker (Confectionery Ingredients)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Arazan manufacturing workers produce Arazan, a confectionery ingredient, and handle spherical sugar confections for decorative sweets from raw material blending to forming, coloring, drying, inspection, and packaging.
Description
Arazan manufacturing workers are specialists who produce small spherical sugar confections (Arazan) used as confectionery ingredients. They blend raw materials such as sugar and starch syrup in specified proportions and drop them into uniform sizes using a forming machine. They then perform metallic color coating and drying processes, inspecting for shape irregularities or color unevenness. Finally, they package products that meet specified sizes and color tones and prepare them for shipment. Thorough hygiene management and quality control are required, along with knowledge of machine operation and temperature/humidity control.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of domestic and international confectionery markets, stable demand is expected, while the introduction of labor-saving and automation technologies is increasing the importance of specialized machine operation and quality management skills.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Hygiene Conscious / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Long Hours / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Manufacturing Operator (Arazan) → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Coloring Techniques / Drying Machine Operation / Forming Machine Operation / Hygiene Management / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Blending / Sugar Content Management
Recommended Skills
5S Activities and Kaizen Activities / Food Hygiene Management / Machine Maintenance / Quality Management (HACCP)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required to ensure uniform sizes and prevent color unevenness |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work with extensive manual labor requires physical stamina |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily repeating predetermined manufacturing processes, so flexible thinking is not particularly required |
Related Qualifications
- Confectionery Hygienist
- Confectionery Manufacturing Technician
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