Daifuku Manufacturing Worker
だいふくせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Daifuku manufacturing workers use glutinous rice flour or glutinous rice as raw materials to make mochi dough, wrap it with anko, and produce daifuku mochi. They handle forming, wrapping with anko, and packaging on production lines or by hand, and are responsible for quality and hygiene management.
Description
Daifuku manufacturing workers use glutinous rice flour or glutinous rice, steam the dough, knead it by machine or hand, wrap it with anko, and produce daifuku mochi. On production lines, they manage raw material mixing, machine operation, forming, wrapping, packaging, and inspection throughout the process. Strict quality standards and hygiene management are required, so thorough cleaning, disinfection, temperature, and humidity control ensure stable supply of safe products. Workplaces are mainly production lines in confectionery factories, characterized by shift-based standing work and frequent handling of heavy objects.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to the popularity of Japanese sweets and growing health consciousness. With advances in mechanization and automation, the roles of quality management and technicians become more important.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Hygiene Conscious / Meticulous / Physically Strong
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time and Contract Employees / Part-time and Casual Workers / Shift Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Staff → Group Leader/Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager/Line Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Adjusting and Mixing Mochi Dough and Anko / Food Hygiene Management / Hand Forming and Wrapping Techniques / Mochi Making Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Forklift Operation Skills / HACCP Hygiene Management / Process Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required to maintain hygiene management and product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of standing work and heavy labor require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Basically, work follows prescribed recipes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly measuring weights and quantities, no need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Confectionery Hygienist
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Japanese Confectionery Manufacturing Technician
Aliases
- Daifuku Artisan
- Mochi Confectionery Manufacturing Worker
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