Fish Dryer (Seafood Product Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that dries fish and shellfish using methods such as salting, dryer machines, or sun drying to produce highly preservable dried products.
Description
Fish Dryer (Seafood Product Manufacturing) is a job that involves sorting and washing landed fish and shellfish, applying salting or preprocessing, and then drying them by sun drying or machine drying. While appropriately managing the drying conditions, they adjust the orientation and spacing of the fish to ensure even drying. After drying, they perform inspection, sorting, trimming, and packaging to prepare for shipment. Important tasks also include hygiene management in the workplace, monitoring of temperature and humidity, and operation and maintenance of drying machines. Adjustments are required according to weather conditions and characteristics of the raw materials. Although it is heavy labor, proficiency allows for maintaining stable quality.
Future Outlook
While labor shortages are a concern due to declining birthrates, aging population, and lack of successors, demand for dried goods remains stable due to health consciousness and return to traditional foods. Efficiency improvements are expected through mechanization and labor-saving advancements.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Hygiene-conscious / Meticulous / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Factory Work / Heavy Lifting / Indoor/Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Seafood Processing Apprentice → Fish Dryer → Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Drying Machine Operation / Drying Process Management / Fish and Shellfish Preprocessing / Hygiene Management / Salting Processing
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation License / Machine Maintenance / Manufacturing Planning (Basic Knowledge) / Packaging Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent subtle drying unevenness and foreign matter contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because they follow work manuals. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
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