Food Filling Worker (Retort Food Manufacturing)
しょくひんじゅうてんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles the processes from filling food into retort pouches to sealing and pressure sterilization through machine operation and quality control.
Description
Food Filling Workers (Retort Food Manufacturing) are responsible for a series of processes including filling food into retort pouches, sealing, and pressure sterilization. They operate automated filling and sealing machines, monitor temperature and pressure, check for foreign matter contamination, and perform quality control while efficiently running the production line. The workplace is a clean environment with thorough hygiene management, requiring equipment cleaning (CIP) and inspections before and after work, as well as adherence to safety rules. They adjust batch settings and machines according to production volume and product types, contributing to stable product supply.
Future Outlook
The processed food market is stable, and while automation advances with technological progress, personnel with high quality management capabilities are still needed.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Clean Room Work / Line Production / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Filling Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager Candidate
Required Skills
Filling Machine Operation / Hygiene Management / Quality Inspection / Sealing Operation
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small foreign matter contamination or weighing errors can lead to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, creativity is not highly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Filling Worker
- Retort Food Operator
Related Jobs
- Food Manufacturing Operator
- Packaging Worker
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