Furikake Manufacturing Worker (Excluding Seafood)
ふりかけせいぞうこう（すいさんぶつをのぞく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles the entire manufacturing process from selecting raw materials for furikake to blending seasonings, drying, mixing, and packaging.
Description
Furikake manufacturing workers select main raw materials such as seaweed and vegetables (excluding seafood), adjust seasoning liquids based on blending recipes, operate drying and mixing equipment to produce the product, and handle everything up to packaging, labeling, inspection, and shipping. Hygiene management, quality inspection, and machine checking and maintenance are also included in the duties, requiring a certain level of physical strength and attention. Depending on the factory, line work and manual labor are combined to efficiently advance production in teams.
Future Outlook
Furikake is a product deeply rooted in Japan's staple food culture, with stable demand. While mechanization and automation are advancing, quality requirements are increasing due to raw material diversification and development of high-value-added products, and demand for experienced workers and those with hygiene management knowledge is expected to remain steady.
Personality Traits
Good at steady work / Good team player / Meticulous and accurate / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
製造オペレーター → 製造リーダー → 品質管理担当 → 工場管理者 → 工場長
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Mixing Machine Operation / Packaging Machine Operation / Weighing and Blending Operations
Recommended Skills
Factory Safety Knowledge / Forklift Operation Skills / HACCP Knowledge / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight deviations in blending amounts or processes directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Recipes and processes are predetermined, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Furikake Manufacturing Operator
- Seasoning Furikake Manufacturing Worker
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