Fu (Fu) manufacturing worker
ふせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation that manufactures fu products using wheat gluten as the raw material through processes such as blending, forming, and drying.
Description
Fu manufacturing workers use gluten separated from wheat flour as the raw material to produce various fu products through processes such as blending, kneading, forming, heating, and drying. They perform weighing and blending of raw materials, operation of manufacturing machines, temperature and humidity management, quality inspection, hygiene management, and packaging. They monitor the production line operation status and, if any abnormality occurs, identify the cause and correct it. They also clean the work environment and conduct daily equipment inspections. They handle a variety of products, including traditional Japanese cuisine, konnyaku fu, and dried fu, requiring technology and knowledge to maintain stable quality and hygiene conditions.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of food culture, supply and demand is stable. While efficiency improves with advances in mechanization and automation, the demand for skilled workers capable of handling high-quality and diverse product development is expected to remain steady.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Shift work / Standing work / Uniform required
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Supervisor → Factory manager → Quality manager
Required Skills
Drying and baking management / Forming processing / Hygiene management / Machine operation / Raw material blending
Recommended Skills
Hygiene management system / Machine maintenance / Process improvement / Standard work instruction creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to ensure quality and hygiene. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and transporting raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on standardized manufacturing processes, creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene manager
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