Dried Shrimp Processor
みがきえびせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves preprocessing shrimp through salting and drying processes to manufacture dried shrimp.
Description
Dried shrimp processors clean and shell raw shrimp, remove the back vein, then salt and dry them using drying machines to produce dried shrimp that can be stored long-term. The work requires delicate manual preprocessing skills as well as the ability to operate and manage production lines and machinery. It is important to maintain stable production volumes while adhering to quality and hygiene standards.
Future Outlook
Amid an aging population, automation and labor-saving measures are advancing, but demand for dried shrimp remains stable both domestically and internationally, requiring improvements in quality and development of new manufacturing methods.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Staff → Supervisor → Factory Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Management
Required Skills
Hygiene management / Machine operation (dryer) / Shrimp preprocessing skills / Temperature and humidity management
Recommended Skills
Food hygiene knowledge / Machine maintenance / Quality control / Work efficiency improvement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to ensure shrimp quality and prevent foreign matter contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | This work involves accurately following prescribed procedures, where reproducibility is valued more than creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | The main task is to accurately complete prescribed processes, with proactive improvement suggestions being rare. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced mathematical analysis is required beyond basic measurement tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
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