Dried Urume Manufacturing Worker
ほしうるめせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles the manufacturing process of dried urume (whole dried fish), from washing fresh fish to salting, drying, sorting, and packaging.
Description
Dried urume manufacturing workers select and wash fresh, high-quality fish, then salt them and dry using sun-drying or mechanical drying to evaporate moisture, finishing the products while managing quality. They handle quality inspections, packaging, and shipping preparations, and are required to manage processes according to environmental conditions such as cold winds in winter or temperature and humidity management in summer. In recent years, there has also been an increasing need for hygiene management based on HACCP and production efficiency improvements through labor-saving and mechanization.
Future Outlook
Although there is a decreasing trend in domestic seafood consumption, a certain level of demand is expected to be maintained due to demand for traditional dried fish, high value-added products, and export-oriented product development. As efforts advance to improve production efficiency through automation and labor-saving, machine operation skills will become important.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing assistant → Manufacturing worker → Quality control staff → Line leader → Factory manager
Required Skills
Drying equipment operation / Hygiene management / Quality inspection / Salting management / Washing and pre-processing skills
Recommended Skills
Hygiene management (HACCP) / Machinery operation / Simple maintenance / Temperature and humidity management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately manage salt content and drying conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is frequent handling of heavy objects and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of routine work, adherence to procedures is required more than creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because the work mainly involves following manuals, with little independent decision-making. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Dried Urume Manufacturing Worker
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