Fruit Canning Worker
かじつかんづめせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing job that sorts, washes, and cuts fruits as raw materials, fills them into cans, then sterilizes, seals, inspects, and packages them. Thorough hygiene and quality management to mass-produce stable products.
Description
Fruit canning workers inspect, wash, and cut incoming fruits, fill appropriate amounts into cans, perform high-pressure steam sterilization in sterilization machines, and handle sealing, label application, and packaging in an integrated manner. The work is mainly line operations, including simple machine maintenance, temperature and time management, hygiene cleaning, and strict quality inspections to prevent foreign matter contamination. It involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects, requiring teamwork and accuracy.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving measures are advancing due to a declining working population, there is stable demand for workers with specialized skills due to improvements in hygiene management standards such as HACCP. The canned food market is mature both domestically and internationally, but securing personnel who can ensure quality remains a challenge.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Line Worker → Line Leader → Line Manager → Factory Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Canning Filling Machine Operation / High-Pressure Steam Sterilization Equipment Operation / Hygiene Management / Quality Inspection / Temperature and Time Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Forklift Operation / ISO and HACCP Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required for preventing foreign matter contamination and quality control. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many standardized processes, creativity is not highly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Daily tasks mainly involve simple quantity management, no advanced mathematical skills required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operator
Aliases
- Canning Worker
- Fruit Canning Worker
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