Bottled Food Ingredient Preparer
びんづめしょくひんげんりょうちょうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation responsible for the preliminary processes of bottled food manufacturing, from weighing and blending ingredients to bottling and sterilization.
Description
Bottled Food Ingredient Preparers work in factories that produce jarred foods such as jams, pickles, and seasonings, handling the entire preliminary process including receiving and inspecting raw materials, weighing and blending, heating and boiling, operating filling and capping machines, and managing sterilization processes. Utilizing foundational knowledge of hygiene management and quality inspection, they troubleshoot machine issues during line operations, check filling conditions, conduct periodic sampling inspections, and stably produce safe products.
Future Outlook
While labor-saving and automation are advancing due to aging and labor shortages, the importance of quality management and technology succession remains unchanged, with stable demand expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Operator → Quality Control Staff → Production Management → Manufacturing Leader
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Ingredient Weighing and Blending / Machine Operation (Filling and Sterilization) / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Crisis Management / Forklift Driving / Improvement Proposals
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | No margin for error in managing precise quantities and sterilization conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and machine operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analytical skills are not required as work follows manuals. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as work procedures are fixed. |
| Planning & Organization | Little planning is required as work content is predetermined. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
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