Thick-baked manufacturer
あつやきせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the processes from raw material mixing for fish surimi products, forming, heating/steaming, etc., and performs quality and hygiene management.
Description
The thick-baked manufacturer handles everything from raw material mixing, mincing, forming, heating (steaming/baking), cooling, and packaging for thick-baked kamaboko, a type of fish surimi product. The work combines manual labor and automated line equipment, with thorough temperature control and hygiene management (HACCP, etc.) during production. Also involves equipment operation and inspection, product quality checks, and creation of work records to provide safe and uniform products. Shifts are common, and the factory environment is often cold.
Future Outlook
With consumers' increasing awareness of food safety and diversification, quality management consciousness is rising, and stable demand is expected. On the other hand, with advances in automation and labor-saving, there is a trend toward requiring advanced equipment operation skills and hygiene management abilities.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory work / Line work / Shift work / Standing work / Uniform required
Career Path
Thick-baked manufacturer → Process manager → Manufacturing leader → Quality management staff → Factory manager
Required Skills
Heating and steaming process management / Hygiene management (HACCP) / Mincing and forming equipment operation / Quality inspection records / Raw material weighing and mixing
Recommended Skills
Equipment maintenance / Food Sanitation Act knowledge / Line management / Teamwork
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in quantities or hygiene management directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and carrying heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work follows prescribed recipes and processes. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because processes are prescribed and work often follows instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly involves measuring quantities, no need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene manager
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