Salted and Dried Fish and Shellfish Manufacturing Worker
しおぼしぎょかいるいせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing occupation that processes seafood using methods such as salting and drying to enhance shelf life and commercialize the products.
Description
The salted and dried fish and shellfish manufacturing worker is an occupation that processes seafood through processes such as salting and drying to improve preservation. Main tasks include raw material selection and preprocessing, salting (dry salt or brine), sun or mechanical drying, packaging and shipping preparation, etc., where hygiene management and temperature/humidity control are crucial. Experience and intuition are required to adjust drying times according to seasons and weather to maintain consistent quality. Although mechanization and automation are progressing in recent years, manual fine adjustments are still highly valued.
Future Outlook
While the domestic market is stable, a worker shortage due to declining birthrates and aging population is a challenge. Demand expansion is expected through high-value-added processed products, overseas market development, and the promotion of mechanization and automation.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Site operator → Line leader → Quality control staff → Factory manager → Production technology development
Required Skills
Drying Management / Hygiene Management / Machine Operation / Packaging Techniques / Raw Material Selection and Preprocessing Techniques / Salting Techniques
Recommended Skills
Food Quality Management / Hygiene Management Qualification / Quality Inspection / Temperature and Humidity Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because failure to accurately manage salt concentration or drying time affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of raw material transportation and prolonged standing work, physical stamina is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Reproducing traditional manufacturing methods emphasizes adherence to precise procedures over creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Dried Food Craftsman
- Dried Food Manufacturing Worker
- Salting Processing Worker
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