Medium White Sugar Manufacturing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing worker responsible for producing medium white sugar, one of the sugar refining processes. Processes raw sugar, managing and operating the crystallization, centrifugation, and drying processes.
Description
Medium white sugar manufacturing workers produce medium white sugar, an intermediate purity sugar, from raw sugar (mainly crude sugar obtained from sugarcane or sugar beets) in sugar factories. The processes mainly consist of concentration, crystallization, centrifugation, and drying. They handle equipment operation for each process, temperature and sugar content management, quality inspections, and more. They are also required to perform equipment maintenance inspections, cleaning, safety measures, operational adjustments to ensure product quality and production efficiency, and troubleshooting.
Future Outlook
Due to stable food supply and demand and increasing emphasis on quality, demand in the sugar refining industry is unlikely to fluctuate greatly. However, with the advancement of automation and labor-saving technologies, the need for workers with specialized skills is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Manufacturing leader → Quality control → Manufacturing section chief → Factory manager
Required Skills
Machine operation / Process control / Quality control / Safety and hygiene knowledge / Sugar content measurement
Recommended Skills
Data analysis / Hygiene management / Machine maintenance / Troubleshooting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise management of sugar content, crystal degree, etc., is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is handling of heavy objects and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the processes are routine and do not require much creativity. |