Charcoal Production Worker
せいたんさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
A job that involves carbonizing timber to produce charcoal.
Description
Charcoal production workers sort logs, pack them into kilns, perform ignition and temperature control to carbonize the timber. After carbonization ends, they cool it down, extract the charcoal as a product, sort and pack it, and handle safety and hygiene management. Much of the work is outdoors or in high-temperature environments, requiring experience-based techniques, attention to detail, and physical stamina.
Future Outlook
Although domestic demand is stable, challenges include increasing imported charcoal and a shortage of workers. Efficiency improvements are expected through the inheritance of traditional techniques and the introduction of automation technology.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Charcoal Production Worker → Senior Charcoal Production Worker → Charcoal Production Team Leader → Charcoal Production Plant Manager → Forestry Manager
Required Skills
Kiln Operation Skills / Log Sorting / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge / Temperature and Smoke Management
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly respond to changes in weather or kiln conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is needed to not miss subtle changes such as temperature or smoke color. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to carry heavy timber and continue long hours of work in high temperatures. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stress tolerance is required to endure high-temperature environments and long hours of continuous work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of monotonous work and creative thinking is not required. |
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