Dried Seafood Manufacturing Worker
ぎょかいひものせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures highly preservable dried seafood by washing and filleting seafood, and through processes such as salting, seasoning, and drying. Hygiene management and quality control are emphasized.
Description
Dried seafood manufacturing workers select and wash raw fish and shellfish, cut them to appropriate sizes, salt and season them, and use dryers or sun drying to remove moisture, producing dried products. During processing, management of temperature and humidity, adjustment of salt concentration, and hygiene management to prevent foreign matter contamination are required. After manufacturing, they perform quality inspections and packaging and packing according to standards to prepare for shipment. They are also involved in ensuring production volume, improving yield, and maintaining equipment.
Future Outlook
While demand for dried fish is stable due to the rise in interest in Japanese cuisine and health consciousness, it is expected that factory consolidation and labor reduction will progress due to the decrease in successors and advancement of automation.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Has hygiene awareness / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Early morning shifts / Factory work / Shift work / Standing work / Wearing work clothes and protective gear
Career Path
Apprentice (Assistant) → Dried Seafood Manufacturing Worker → Team Leader → Production Management Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dryer operation / Fish pre-processing skills / Hygiene management / Quality control / Salting and seasoning techniques
Recommended Skills
Equipment maintenance / Forklift operation training / HACCP knowledge / Quality improvement methods
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required in managing salt concentration and drying conditions, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects, physical stamina is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it mainly involves standardized processes, creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Dried Food Artisan
- Dried Food Manufacturer
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