Fumigation Pest Control Worker
くんじょうさっちゅうさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Workers who use fumigants to exterminate pests in warehouses, ships, agricultural product storage facilities, etc., and maintain the hygiene of buildings and goods.
Description
Fumigation pest control workers enclose and inject chemicals into warehouses, agricultural product storage facilities, containers, ships, etc., to prevent pest infestations, seal them for a certain period, then ventilate and conduct residue inspections. They comply with laws (Pesticide Control Law and Occupational Safety and Health Law), wear protective gear, and perform the work. Detailed management tasks such as gas concentration measurement and creation of control records are required. Qualifications and training completion for handling hazardous materials are essential due to handling high-pressure gases and toxic chemicals.
Future Outlook
Stable demand will continue due to strengthened management of food imports and exports and increasing hygiene awareness, but there is a possibility of advancement in automation technology and alternative control methods.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Hazardous materials handling / Indoor and outdoor work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Fumigation Pest Control Worker (Junior) → Team Leader → Site Manager → Hygiene Manager → Pest Control Company Manager
Required Skills
Chemical handling (fumigants) / Compliance with laws (pesticides) / Control record creation / Gas concentration meter operation / PPE usage
Recommended Skills
Basic entomology knowledge / Environmental hygiene / First aid / Risk assessment
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed measurements such as concentration management and residue inspections are essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires transporting heavy chemicals and equipment and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because adherence to standard procedures is more important than innovative ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it focuses more on basic measurements rather than complex mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Pesticide Handler License
- Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Handler
Aliases
- Fumigation Worker
- Pest Control Worker
- Pest Extermination Worker
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- Cleaning Worker
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