Enoki Mushroom Cultivation Worker
えのきだけさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural worker who handles cultivation using enoki mushroom spawn beds from cultivation to harvesting and shipping.
Description
Enoki mushroom cultivation workers manage enoki mushroom spawn beds in indoor facilities and grow them to a harvestable state. Main tasks include spawn bed preparation and inoculation, temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration management, operation of shading, heating, and humidification equipment, harvesting and inspection, and packaging. They thoroughly manage hygiene, combining manual labor with mechanical equipment for daily operations. Fine adjustments according to seasons and environmental conditions are required, along with a certain level of physical strength and attention.
Future Outlook
Domestic mushroom demand is stable, with progress in labor-saving and automation of facility cultivation. Skilled workers are increasingly required to have management skills as well as IoT and data utilization skills.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Indoor Work / Machine Equipment Operation / Shift Work
Career Path
Cultivation Worker Apprentice → Cultivation Staff → Leader → Production Manager → Facility Manager
Required Skills
Harvesting, Inspection, and Packaging / Hygiene Management / Spawn Bed Preparation and Inoculation / Temperature and Humidity Control
Recommended Skills
Facility Equipment Management / Forklift Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed observation is required to not miss changes in the spawn bed condition. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and moving heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are standardized, and accurate work is emphasized over creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it only involves checking numerical values for temperature and humidity, and no advanced mathematical analysis is required. |
Aliases
- Enoki Mushroom Cultivation Worker
- Enoki Mushroom Grower
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