Viscera Processor (Fish Canning Manufacturing)
ないぞうしょりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves removing and washing the viscera of fish on the fish canning production line to prepare it for suitable condition for canning processing.
Description
The Viscera Processor (Fish Canning Manufacturing) is an occupation that performs viscera removal, washing of fresh fish, and cutting as necessary on the production line of a canning factory. The work is mainly carried out using flowing water equipment or by hand, with particular emphasis on hygiene management and quality maintenance. As it is line work, a certain speed and accuracy are required, and physical strength to withstand long hours of standing work and work in refrigerated environments is necessary. In the future, there are movements toward automation and robot introduction, making the inheritance of skills and acquisition of labor-saving technologies important.
Future Outlook
While labor shortages due to declining birthrates and aging population will become serious, the introduction of mechanization and automation is expected to progress. Balancing skill inheritance and labor saving is a challenge, but employment is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time / Refrigerated/Frozen Environment / Shift / Standing Work
Career Path
Viscera Processor → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Management → Factory Supervisor
Required Skills
Fish Viscera Removal Technique / Hand Tool Operation / Hygiene Management / Waste Disposal
Recommended Skills
Food Hygiene Manager / Forklift Driving Skill / Hygiene Manager / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to remove small foreign objects and scratches without missing them. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of long-hour standing work and repetitive movements. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Much of the work is simple and routine, so analytical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Compliance with prescribed procedures is more important than creative ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Compliance with procedures takes priority over proactively improving work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic calculations to the extent of quantity management. |
| Planning & Organization | There are few opportunities to make plans oneself. |
| Problem Solving | When problems occur, it is common to follow the instructions of superiors. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Skill
- Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Canning Viscera Processor
- Fish Canning Viscera Processor
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