Dried herring processor
みがきにしんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that uses gutted herring (nishin) as raw material, performs processing such as salting and drying, and manufactures products with enhanced shelf life.
Description
Dried herring processors use landed herring as raw material and perform a series of processing steps including salting, washing, drying, and finishing to manufacture gutted herring products with enhanced shelf life and flavor. Main tasks include raw material quality checks, salt content adjustment for salting, drying operations involving temperature and humidity control, product inspection and packaging, operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment, and hygiene management. Work is often shift-based at factories or processing facilities, with raw material intake fluctuating based on seasons and catch volumes. To maintain quality, it is necessary to understand hygiene standards and HACCP principles and to accurately follow work procedures.
Future Outlook
Challenges include successor shortages due to aging population and fluctuations in domestic catch volumes, but steady demand is expected to persist due to growing interest in traditional foods.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Seasonal fluctuations / Shift / Standing work
Career Path
Seafood processing assistant → Dried herring processor → Line leader → Quality control staff → Production manager
Required Skills
Drying management / Hygiene management / Machine operation / Raw material sorting / Salting processing
Recommended Skills
Hygiene management knowledge / Machine maintenance knowledge / Quality control methods (HACCP) / Team management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required in salt adjustment and drying process management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for transporting raw materials and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the processes are routine with little variation. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene supervisor
Aliases
- Gutted herring manufacturing worker
- Herring processor
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