Dried Kazunoko Manufacturing Worker
ほしかずのこせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who manufactures dried kazunoko using kazunoko as raw material through processing steps such as salting, drying, shaping, and packaging.
Description
Dried kazunoko manufacturing workers use landed kazunoko (herring roe) as raw material, handling processes from foreign matter removal and sorting, salting, desalting, shaping, drying, to packaging. Work is performed in refrigerated or low-temperature environments, requiring temperature and humidity management and hygiene control for quality maintenance. They also operate machines on production lines, perform simple adjustments and inspections, and depending on skill level, may handle production planning, instructions to subsequent processes, and quality inspection tasks.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving in the seafood processing industry are progressing due to labor shortages from declining birthrates and aging population and expanding demand in overseas markets, skilled workers in high-quality dried kazunoko manufacturing techniques are expected to have stable demand.
Personality Traits
Able to pay attention to details / Good team player / High cleanliness awareness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Refrigerated environment work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Manufacturing line worker → Leader (group leader) → Production manager → Quality manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Dryer and packaging machine operation / Hygiene management (HACCP) / Kazunoko processing / Salting management / Temperature and humidity management
Recommended Skills
Food safety management / Forklift operation / HACCP / Quality inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because management of details such as salt content and drying degree directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves standing work and handling heavy objects, requiring a certain level of physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Manufacturing processes are standardized, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene manager
- Forklift operator training
- HACCP manager
Aliases
- Dried kazunoko processing worker
- Kazunoko drying worker
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