Canned Food Ingredient Preparation Worker
かんづめげんりょうちょうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves processing raw materials such as vegetables, fruits, seafood, and meat through steps like washing, sorting, cutting, heating, and seasoning to prepare them in a state suitable for canned food production.
Description
Canned food ingredient preparation workers wash and sort raw materials such as vegetables, fruits, seafood, and meat in clean rooms or hygienic areas, cut them to standard sizes using knives or cutters, perform heating (blanching or steaming), seasoning, and weighing processes, and supply them to the canned food production line. They strictly adhere to HACCP and hygiene management standards during operations, and also handle quality inspections and foreign object contamination prevention. They collaborate with line operators, quality control staff, and machine maintenance personnel to support stable supply in line with production plans.
Future Outlook
Demand for canned food products is stable and expanding both domestically and internationally, with advanced skills in machine operation and quality management required due to the introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies. Amid concerns over labor shortages due to declining birthrates and aging population, efforts in technology succession and production efficiency improvements are expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Hygiene Conscious / Meticulous / Physically Fit
Work Style
Factory Work / Manufacturing Line / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Canned Food Ingredient Preparation Worker → Food Processing Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Fish Sorting and Washing / Heating and Steaming Equipment Operation / Hygiene Management / Tool Operation / Weighing and Seasoning Work
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation Skills / HACCP Knowledge / ISO22000 Basic Knowledge / Quality Management Techniques (5S)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required in measuring raw materials, cutting dimensions, and hygiene management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows predetermined procedures for preparation. |
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- Food Hygiene Manager
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