Cocoon Harvesting Worker
しゅうけんさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job at silkworm farms or sericulture facilities that involves harvesting mature cocoons and sorting and organizing them by quality.
Description
Cocoon harvesting workers harvest cocoons hung in silkworm farms or mulberry gardens using manual labor or simple machinery, remove impurities such as dirt, immature pupae, and navel strings, and sort and pack them by quality. They also manage temperature and humidity in sericulture houses, clean and maintain tools and machinery, and prepare for shipment to silk reeling factories. They adhere to work schedules according to seasons and weather, thoroughly manage sanitation, and play a role in ensuring high-quality cocoons.
Future Outlook
Although the number of domestic sericulture farms is on a decreasing trend, demand in niche markets is maintained due to the need for high-quality silk materials. The introduction of labor-saving measures and mechanization will be future challenges.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Cocoon Harvesting Worker → Senior Cocoon Harvesting Worker → Sericulture Leader → Sericulture Farm Manager → Agricultural Manager
Required Skills
Cocoon Harvesting / Cocoon Processing (Sorting and Quality Inspection) / Sanitation Management / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Agricultural Knowledge / Communication Skills (Team) / Record Management / Simple Machinery Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because overlooking defective cocoons leads to quality degradation. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because long hours of standing work and carrying cocoons require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of monotonous work and little creativity is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantity management is simple. |
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