Deodorization Worker (Animal and Vegetable Oil and Fat Manufacturing)
だっしゅうこう（どうしょくぶつゆししせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing technician responsible for the deodorization process of animal and vegetable oils and fats, removing off-odor components from oils and fats using methods such as heating, vacuum, and adsorption to improve the quality of foods, cosmetics, etc.
Description
The Deodorization Worker (Animal and Vegetable Oil and Fat Manufacturing) operates deodorization equipment after raw oils and fats have undergone deacidification and decolorization processes, performing distillation or activated carbon adsorption under specified temperature and pressure conditions to remove volatile odor components. Performs equipment monitoring and control, sample collection and quality inspection, equipment cleaning and daily checks, safety and hygiene management, etc., striving for stable production and maintenance of product quality.
Future Outlook
With growing health consciousness and expanding demand for vegetable oils and fats, demand for oil and fat deodorization technicians is expected to remain stable. Meanwhile, as production automation and process optimization technologies advance, acquiring machine operation and data analysis skills will become increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Leader/Supervisor → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Technician → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Equipment Operation / Quality Inspection / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge / Temperature and Pressure Control
Recommended Skills
5S and Safety Management / Analytical Equipment Operation / Equipment Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in temperature and pressure affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves standing work and handling heavy objects, requiring physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid cause identification is required when responding to equipment issues. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily consists of procedure-based work, so innovative thinking is not required. |
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