Fish Processing Technician (Canning)
ぎょにくちょうりこう（かんづめせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the entire process from pre-processing fish meat raw materials to filling, sterilizing, and packaging cans, while operating machinery and conducting quality inspections.
Description
Fish processing technicians (canning) wash and pre-process fish meat raw materials such as salmon, sardines, and tuna, fill them into cans using filling machines, and process them hygienically using pressure sterilization equipment (retorts). After sterilization, they cool the products, apply labels, package them, and prepare for shipment. They operate production line machinery, conduct regular quality inspections, and manage hygiene to ensure stable process operation and food safety.
Future Outlook
The canned food market has stable demand both domestically and internationally, and a certain number of job openings are expected due to growing health consciousness and demand for preserved foods. On the other hand, factory automation and labor reduction are advancing, with a trend toward requiring advanced skills such as machine maintenance and quality control.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Shift Work / Standing Work / Uniform Required / Work in Factory
Career Path
Line Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Manufacturing Staff Manager → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Machinery Operation (Filling Machine, Retort) / Packaging Labeling / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Processing
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / Crisis Management / ISO Standards Knowledge / Improvement Proposals (QC Activities)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent foreign matter contamination or defective cans, detailed inspections are necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for standing work and handling heavy raw materials. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration on the production line is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Basically, because it involves faithfully executing predetermined processes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is a lot of simple weighing work and no need for advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Canning Worker
- Fish Canning Operator
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