Food Filling Worker (Bottling)
しょくひんじゅうてんこう（びんづめせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves filling, sealing, and inspecting bottled products on food manufacturing lines to efficiently produce safe and uniform products. Main tasks include sanitation management, machine operation, and quality checks.
Description
Food filling workers (bottling) use automatic filling machines to fill pre-cooked or processed foods into designated bottles, then seal and sterilize them to produce the final product. They handle machine inspections and cleaning (CIP) before and after operations, inspections to prevent foreign object contamination, recording of fill volumes and temperatures, and management of smooth line operations. HACCP-based sanitation management and traceability records are also required.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving technologies are advancing, there is stable demand for high sanitation levels and quality management. Multi-skilling and IoT utilization for production efficiency improvements will be key in the future.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Physically Fit
Work Style
Contract Manufacturing / Day Shift Only / Factory Work / Night Shift / Shift Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Line Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Automatic Filling Machine Operation / Production Line Management / Sanitation Management Knowledge / Sealer Operation / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Crisis Management / Food Factory Sanitation Management / Forklift Operation / HACCP Practical Knowledge / Quality Management (ISO9001)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required to ensure proper fill volumes and prevent foreign object contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Main tasks are machine operation, with little complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Procedures and recipes are predefined, with little need for new ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B
- ISO9001 Internal Auditor
Aliases
- Bottling Operator
- Food Filling Worker
- Food Line Operator
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