Canned Food Sterilization Heating Worker
かんづめしょくひんさっきんかねつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Responsible for the heat sterilization process of canned foods, ensuring safety and quality in manufacturing.
Description
Canned food sterilization heating workers handle the process of heating food sealed in cans under high temperature and high pressure for a specified time to kill microorganisms. They manage temperature, time, and pressure, operate machinery, perform rapid cooling after heating, create records and forms, and conduct hygiene management (CIP, etc.) to maintain product safety and shelf life. They also perform equipment inspections and cleaning, troubleshoot and analyze causes of issues, and collaborate with the quality control department to comply with standards.
Future Outlook
With stable canned food demand domestically and internationally, steady demand is expected to continue. Efficiency improvements through automation and IoT will require advanced skill levels.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good team player / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Canned Food Sterilization Operator → Manufacturing Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management (CIP) / Machinery Operation (Kettle) / Record and Form Management / Sterilization Temperature and Time Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Data Recording and Analysis / HACCP Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (5S, QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | No margin for error in temperature and time management, requiring meticulous work. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of standing work and handling heavy containers, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine tasks, so high creativity is not essential. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Canned Food Heater
- Canned Food Sterilizer
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