Boil Worker (Retort Food Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job responsible for the process of pressurizing and heating retort foods for sterilization. Hygiene management and maintaining product quality are important.
Description
Boil Worker (Retort Food Manufacturing) is a job that involves pressurizing, heating, and sterilizing retort foods using dedicated equipment after filling. The work requires strict management of temperature and time, thorough record-keeping, quality checks, and hygiene management. It also includes simple machine inspections and cleaning, and stopping the line to respond in case of trouble. While the work is mostly routine, a sense of responsibility to ensure safety and quality, along with accuracy, is essential.
Future Outlook
Due to labor shortages from declining birthrates and aging population, as well as increasing food safety awareness, it is expected that multi-skilling, automation, and labor-saving initiatives will advance.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Operator → Team Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Line Operation / Operation of Heating and Pressurization Sterilization Equipment / Record and Document Management
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accurate management of sterilization temperature, time, etc., is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for standing work and handling heavy containers. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is routine and requires little generation of new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Related Jobs
- Filling Worker
- Manufacturing Operator
- Packaging Worker
- Quality Control Staff