Barley Miso Manufacturing Worker

むぎみそせいぞうこう

Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A food manufacturing technical position that handles the entire manufacturing process from raw material selection to quality inspection and hygiene management, using soybeans and barley koji as raw materials for fermentation, blending, and packaging.

Description

Barley miso manufacturing workers handle processes such as raw material selection, soaking and steaming, koji making, salting, fermentation management, blending, filling and packaging, quality inspection, and hygiene management, using soybeans and barley koji as raw materials. In the fermentation process, enzyme and microbial activity is optimized through temperature and humidity management to stabilize product flavor and quality. Regular pH and salt concentration measurements, as well as microbial inspections, are conducted to produce safe, high-quality miso.

Future Outlook

Demand is stable due to growing health consciousness and popularity of traditional foods. While automation and labor-saving technologies are advancing, needs for quality management and new product development are also increasing.

Personality Traits

Cooperative / Hygiene-conscious / Meticulous / Patient

Work Style

Contract employee / Full-time employee / Line work / Part-time / Shift

Career Path

Manufacturing staff → Manufacturing leader → Process manager → Quality manager → Factory manager

Required Skills

Fermentation process management / Hygiene management / Quality inspection (pH and salt concentration measurement) / Raw material selection / Temperature and humidity management

Recommended Skills

Basic microbiology knowledge / Data recording and analysis / Food hygiene inspection / Machine maintenance

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because precision is required in fermentation management and hygiene management.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because physical strength is needed for raw material transport, preparation work, etc.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because the processes are standardized.

Related Qualifications

  • Food Hygiene Supervisor
  • Food Manufacturing Technician

Aliases

  • Barley miso manufacturing worker
  • Miso manufacturing worker

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  • Soy sauce manufacturing worker
  • Soybean miso manufacturing worker

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