Canned, Bottled, and Retort Food Preparation Worker
かんづめ・びんづめ・レトルトしょくひんちょうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing technical job in the production process of canned, bottled, and retort foods, handling cooking of raw materials, filling, sterilization, and packaging. Thorough hygiene management and quality inspections enable mass production of safe preserved foods.
Description
Canned, bottled, and retort food preparation workers appropriately cook raw materials such as vegetables, fruits, and fish meat, fill them into containers, seal them, and perform pressurization and heating sterilization treatment to manufacture foods that can be stored long-term. They manage production line operations, operate machines, comply with hygiene management standards, conduct thorough regular quality inspections and foreign object contamination prevention, supporting safety and stable supply. They also handle initial responses to equipment malfunctions and propose improvements to the manufacturing process.
Future Outlook
Demand will remain stable due to rising health consciousness and increasing needs for emergency foods. The adoption of automation and labor-saving equipment will progress, making machine operation and line management skills increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Hygiene management compliance / Line work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Line Operator → Quality Control Staff → Process Manager → Manufacturing Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Filling Device Operation / Hygiene Management / Manufacturing Line Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Sterilization Operation
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Forklift Operation / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Process Improvement / QC Techniques (QC 7 Tools)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is needed to prevent foreign matter contamination and packaging defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is prolonged standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because coordinated work on the production line is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because manual work is more central than logical analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training Completion
Aliases
- Canned Food Processing Worker
- Retort Food Manufacturing Worker
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