Fruit Processing Technician (Canning)

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Industry & Occupation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment

Classification

Summary

An occupation that uses machinery to perform processes such as sorting, washing, cutting fruits as raw materials, preparing sugar syrup, filling, sterilization, and packaging to manufacture high-quality canned preserved foods.

Description

The Fruit Processing Technician (Canning) handles sorting and washing of raw fruits, cutting work, filling with syrup adjusted for sugar content, canning with sealing devices, heat sterilization, appearance inspection, and packaging in the factory. They operate line machinery, perform cleaning and inspections, hygiene management based on HACCP, quality inspections, etc., to produce safe products suitable for long-term storage.

Future Outlook

Global demand for preserved foods is stable, with ongoing introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies. Enhancing expertise in machine maintenance and quality control is key to career advancement.

Personality Traits

Good cooperativeness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Factory work / Shift work / Team work

Career Path

Processing Operator (Junior) → Senior Operator → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Manager

Required Skills

Canning machine operation / Hygiene management / Machine cleaning and inspection / Weighing and sugar content measurement

Recommended Skills

Equipment maintenance / Food engineering / HACCP knowledge / Quality control techniques (QC)

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because errors in sugar content or filling amount directly affect product quality.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Centered on standardized processes, original ideas are not particularly required.

Related Qualifications

  • Food Hygiene Supervisor

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