Fish Meal Manufacturer
ぎょふんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Factory worker who manufactures fish meal, a powdery feed, using fish as raw material. Responsible for processes from raw material handling to drying, grinding, and packaging.
Description
Fish meal manufacturers produce fish meal through processes such as heating, pressing, drying, and grinding using landed fish or fish by-products as raw materials. Specifically, they perform raw material sorting and washing, heating and steaming, oil removal by pressing, moisture control with dryers, particle size adjustment using grinding equipment, weighing and packaging of final products, and quality inspections (moisture and fat content measurement). Additionally, maintenance and inspection of manufacturing equipment, as well as hygiene and safety management in the factory, are important tasks. It involves shift work in factories with high workload, requiring attention to temperature and humidity control and dust measures.
Future Outlook
Demand for feed for livestock and fisheries is expected to remain stable, with improvements in production efficiency and the introduction of quality management technologies anticipated.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Physically Strong
Work Style
Full-time and Contract Employees / Night Shift / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Section Chief → Factory Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Disinfection and Cleaning Management / Operation and Maintenance of Manufacturing Equipment / Production Line Management / Quality Inspection (Component Measurement) / Raw Material Weighing and Mixing
Recommended Skills
Forklift Driving Skills / HACCP Basic Knowledge / Machine Maintenance / Slinging Skills Training
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required for quality control, such as moisture content and foreign matter contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling heavy objects and standing work require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Manufacturing processes are routine with little room for creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic weighing is the main task, and advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Fish Meal Manufacturer
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