Fruit Pressing Worker (Fruit Wine Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves sorting, washing, and crushing fruits, operating presses to extract juice, and handling the pre-process for fruit wine production.
Description
Fruit pressing workers, in wineries or fruit wine production facilities, sort and wash raw material fruits by quality, crush them using crushers, and extract fruit juice using presses. They handle hygiene management, quality control, machine adjustments, maintenance, and data recording to ensure stable production and safety. They respond to fluctuations in raw material intake volumes due to seasons and proceed with operations according to production plans.
Future Outlook
Demand for fruit wine is increasing due to rising health consciousness and local production for local consumption. Needs for production technicians will grow with the increase in small-scale wineries. Market value is expected to improve with the acquisition of automation technology and quality control skills.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / Indoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Manufacturing Leader → Production Management → Quality Control → Winery Management
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Press Operation / Quality Control / Raw Material Processing
Recommended Skills
Basic Fermentation Process Knowledge / Machine Maintenance / Record Management System Operation / Temperature and Time Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for hygiene management and quality maintenance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to handle heavy fruits and machinery. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily standardized process work, with few opportunities for creativity and ingenuity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is performed in the fermentation process, and advanced calculations are not required in the pressing process. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
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