Drying Worker (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
かんそうこう（いやくひんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Operator who operates drying equipment in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process to appropriately remove moisture from products.
Description
Drying Worker (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing) is a job that operates equipment such as fluid bed dryers, vacuum dryers, and hot air dryers to reduce the moisture content of products to the specified level. Loads raw materials or semi-finished products into trays or batch lines, monitors operating parameters, and adjusts temperature and humidity. Accurately enters manufacturing records and complies with procedures based on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). Also performs equipment cleaning, inspection, and simple maintenance, and hygiene management is required as work is done in a clean room environment.
Future Outlook
With the stable growth of pharmaceutical demand, the importance of quality assurance is increasing, and process operations are becoming more advanced with the introduction of automation. The need for skilled workers remains high as the acquisition of next-generation manufacturing technologies utilizing IoT and data analysis is required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Shift Leader → Manufacturing Supervisor → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Manager
Required Skills
Dryer Operation / GMP Knowledge / Manufacturing Record Entry / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / Digital Record System / Hygiene Management / Machine Maintenance (Basic)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle changes in temperature and humidity cannot be overlooked to maintain product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is handling of heavy objects and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and creative thinking is not particularly needed. |
Aliases
- Dryer Operator
- Drying Equipment Operator
- Drying Operator
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