Beverage and Tobacco Inspector
いんりょう・たばこけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that tests and inspects the quality and safety of manufactured beverage and tobacco products.
Description
Beverage and tobacco inspectors collect samples at each stage of the manufacturing process and perform chemical analysis, microbial inspections, and sensory inspections to verify product quality and safety. They operate measuring instruments such as hydrometers, gas chromatographs, HPLC, and pH meters, and record and report inspection results as data. They also ensure compliance with inspection standards and laws (Food Sanitation Law, Tobacco Business Law, etc.) and are involved in investigating the causes of defective products or foreign matter contamination.
Future Outlook
In the food and beverage industry and tobacco industry, demands for quality and safety are increasing, and stable demand is expected. The introduction of automated inspections and AI-based image analysis is progressing, increasing the importance of machine operation skills and data analysis abilities.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Quality Control Officer → Analysis Engineer → Quality Assurance Manager → Factory Manager → Environmental Safety Manager
Required Skills
Chemical Analysis / Chemical Analysis Equipment Operation / Microbial Inspection / Quality Control
Recommended Skills
Data Management System / English Paper Reading Comprehension / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to accurately interpret test results and detect abnormalities. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is essential to not miss trace components or foreign matter contamination. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | It is necessary to accurately perform calculations of measured values and statistical analysis. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Inspections are mainly based on prescribed procedures, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Aliases
- Beverage Inspector
- Tobacco Inspector
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