Dried cod manufacturing worker
ほしだらせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Artisans and workers who salt-cure and dry fresh cod to produce dried cod and other dried products.
Description
Dried cod manufacturing workers select and preprocess fresh cod as raw material, appropriately salt-cure and dry it to produce dried cod and other dried products. The work consists of processes such as washing, cutting, rubbing with salt, salt-curing, drying (sun-drying or machine drying), sorting, inspection, and packaging. Hygiene management and temperature/humidity control are important. To maintain consistent product quality, they perform detailed tasks, operate and maintain equipment, and create records.
Future Outlook
While the domestic seafood dried goods market is stable, a shortage of workers due to declining birthrates and aging population is a challenge. Efficiency improvements through automation and labor-saving technologies are advancing, but demand for artisans preserving traditional methods is expected to remain.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Processing line worker → Line leader → Quality control staff → Manufacturing staff management → Factory manager
Required Skills
Drying process management / Fish preprocessing skills / Hygiene management / Salt-curing processing
Recommended Skills
Machine maintenance / Machine operation (dryer) / Quality control / Work improvement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to maintain uniform product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to frequent handling of heavy objects and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is mainly based on manuals, and originality is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic measurement is needed; advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene manager
Aliases
- Cod dried fish manufacturing worker
- Dried cod manufacturing worker
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