Cooling Worker (Canned Manufacturing)
れいきゃくこう（かんづめせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
In canned food manufacturing, a production line worker who cools canned products after heat treatment to an appropriate temperature to maintain quality.
Description
The Cooling Worker (Canned Manufacturing) is responsible for the process of cooling products after sterilization and heat treatment of canned food. Operates and monitors machinery such as cooling devices and conveyors, and manages reaching the set temperature and cooling speed. Also thoroughly manages hygiene, detects and responds to product abnormalities or machine troubles at an early stage. Improving the production efficiency of the entire line and managing temperature records are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
While automation and IoT in food manufacturing will require machine control skills, a certain number of personnel will still be needed for quality assurance.
Personality Traits
Good cooperativeness / High attention to detail / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Line Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Machine Operation Monitoring / Temperature Measurement and Record Management
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance (Simple) / PLC Operation / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute temperature changes affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves prolonged standing work and physical stamina is required in an environment with temperature changes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows standardized work procedures, accuracy of procedures is emphasized over creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Involves only basic temperature measurement and recording, with few complex calculations. |
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Aliases
- Canned Cooling Worker
- Cooling Line Operator
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- Canned Food Manufacturing Worker
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