Shokupan Bagging Worker (Shokupan Manufacturing)
しょくぱんふくろづめこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Production worker responsible for the shokupan packaging process, handling bagging, sealing, and label application.
Description
Shokupan bagging workers pack manufactured shokupan into bags along the conveyor, seal them with a heat sealer, and affix labels for best-before dates and manufacturing dates. They perform inspections to remove defective products and manage the entire packaging process up to boxing in cardboard cartons and palletizing. Line work is central, requiring speed and hygiene management, so they work accurately and efficiently while wearing gloves, sanitary caps, etc.
Future Outlook
The domestic bread market is stable, and with advances in labor-saving and automation, demand for workers with packaging machine operation skills and quality management abilities will continue.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Patient / Polite and Courteous / Precise / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Shokupan Slicer → Packaging Line Worker → Line Leader → Production Manager → Factory Supervisor
Required Skills
Adaptability to Line Work / Bagging Operations / Hygiene Management / Packaging Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic HACCP Knowledge / Forklift Operation License / Quality Management / Simple Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required as packaging or labeling errors lead to quality issues. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires stamina for prolonged standing and carrying cardboard boxes of certain weight. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Work procedures are manualized, and analytical thinking is not highly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work is central, with few opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Primarily performing assigned tasks, with low need for self-initiated actions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Work stabilizes after proficiency, limiting continuous learning opportunities. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Minimal quantity management or calculations; mainly simple counting. |
| Planning & Organization | Work follows pre-determined procedures, providing few opportunities for planning. |
| Problem Solving | Specialized technicians handle machine issues, limiting on-site problem-solving. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Bread Packaging Worker
- Shokupan Packaging Worker
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