Dried shrimp manufacturing worker

にぼしえびせいぞうこう

Industry & Occupation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment

Classification

Summary

This occupation manufactures dried shrimp through processes such as sorting, washing, heating, drying, and packaging using shrimp as raw material.

Description

Dried shrimp manufacturing workers handle a series of processes using landed shrimp as raw material: boiling, then drying and dehydrating, and finally packaging as dried shrimp products. Specifically, they perform shrimp sorting and washing, operate salting and heating equipment, monitor dryers and dehydrators, conduct product quality inspections, and handle packaging and packing. To maintain production efficiency and quality, thorough hygiene management is essential, along with weight measurement and foreign object checks. Line work may involve heavy labor, and operations must comply with safety and hygiene standards.

Future Outlook

With increasing awareness of food safety and growing demand for diverse processed products, the importance of processing technicians with quality management skills will rise, but there is a possibility of advancing automation equipment introduction.

Personality Traits

Can be cautious and pay attention to details / Has cooperativeness / Has patience / Has physical strength

Work Style

Contract employee / Factory work / Full-time / Permanent employee / Shift work

Career Path

Manufacturing worker → Line leader → Manufacturing manager → Quality control staff

Required Skills

Food hygiene management / Machine operation / Washing and sorting work / Weight measurement

Recommended Skills

Forklift operation / HACCP knowledge / Machine maintenance

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because small differences in quality affect product evaluation.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Due to prolonged standing work and handling of heavy objects.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because routine tasks are the main focus, with little need for new idea generation.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Only basic measurement is required, no advanced mathematical skills needed.

Related Qualifications

  • Food hygiene manager

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