Canned Food Manufacturing Worker
かんづめしょくひんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Canned food manufacturing workers fill cans with raw materials such as vegetables, fruits, and seafood, and manufacture canned food through processes such as sealing and pressure sterilization. They thoroughly manage hygiene and quality, operate production lines, and perform machine maintenance.
Description
Canned food manufacturing workers first perform incoming inspection and washing of raw materials, preprocessing such as cutting, adjust to appropriate sizes, undergo preheating treatment, and then fill into cans. After filling, they seal with a seaming machine and perform pressure sterilization under high temperature and high pressure. After cooling, they conduct appearance inspection, leak inspection, and quality inspection on the cans, label and pack the passed products, and store them before shipment. In addition to operating production line machinery, important tasks include regular cleaning and inspection, emergency response and record-keeping in case of abnormalities.
Future Outlook
Domestic demand for processed foods is stable, and even as factories advance in labor-saving and automation, there is high demand for staff to handle quality control and introduction of new technologies.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Indoor Factory Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader/Group Leader → Production Management → Quality Management → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Filling Machine Operation / Hand Washing and Disinfection / Manufacturing Equipment Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Line Improvement / Machine Maintenance / PC Basic Operation (Data Entry)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small defects can lead to product defects |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to standing work and handling heavy loads |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination is important in line work |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, and creativity is not particularly required |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Canned Food Worker
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