Dog Food Manufacturing Worker
どっぐふーどせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the manufacturing processes from blending raw materials for dog pet food (dog food) to forming, drying, baking, and packaging. Main duties include operating production line machinery and quality and hygiene management.
Description
Dog food manufacturing workers measure and blend raw materials for dog pet food, and operate manufacturing machines such as mixers and extruder molding machines to form, dry, and bake the product. After manufacturing, they conduct quality inspections after cooling and perform filling and packaging operations using packaging machines to ensure hygiene management and product safety. For stable line operation, they also perform daily inspections and cleaning, initial responses to machine troubles, and keep records. They thoroughly implement quality control and hygiene management based on HACCP, suppress the occurrence of off-specification products, and maintain production efficiency.
Future Outlook
The pet food market is on an expansion trend, and demand for dog food manufacturing workers is stably progressing. With increasing demand for health-oriented and high-function foods, advancements in manufacturing processes, automation, and labor-saving technologies are advancing. The importance of quality management and hygiene management is increasing, and demand for personnel capable of responding to safety standards is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous and Attentive / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Process Manager → Quality Control Officer → Production Engineer
Required Skills
Hygiene Management and Cleaning / Operation of Mixers and Extruders / Packaging Machine Operation / Quality Inspection (Foreign Object Inspection) / Raw Material Measurement and Blending
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / HACCP Understanding / Production Management System Operation / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in raw material measurement or foreign matter contamination directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
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- Food Hygiene Manager
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- HACCP Manager
Aliases
- Pet Food Manufacturing Worker
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