Canned Food Filling Worker
かんづめあててんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves operating machines and visual inspections for the series of processes from filling raw materials into cans on the canned food production line to sealing, sterilization, and packaging.
Description
Canned food filling workers operate equipment such as filling machines, sealing machines, and retort sterilization machines to manufacture canned products using raw materials like vegetables, fruits, and seafood. They handle pre-processing of raw materials, filling into cans, sealing, sterilization, cooling, inspection, packaging and packing, and cleaning and maintenance inspection of equipment, strictly adhering to specified filling amounts and temperature and pressure conditions. Hygiene management based on HACCP and food sanitation standards is important, and quality inspections are conducted to prevent foreign matter contamination and product defects.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable amid growing interest in food safety and quality. As factory automation and unmanned operations advance, acquisition of equipment maintenance and automatic control technology skills is required.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Management → Factory Manager → Other Factory Assignment
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / Canned Food Filling Machine Operation / Food Hygiene Management / Foreign Object Contamination Inspection / Pressure Sterilization Machine Operation / Sealing Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Microbiology Knowledge / Equipment Inspection and Maintenance / Forklift Operation / HACCP Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate work such as can filling amounts and seal conditions is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of standing work and repetitive tasks, physical stamina is needed. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work procedures are routine, and creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Canned Food Filling Operator
- Canned Food Line Operator
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