Gelatin manufacturing worker
ぜらちんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that extracts collagen from animal bones and skins, dries and pulverizes it to manufacture gelatin. Involves operating and managing production equipment and conducting quality inspections.
Description
Gelatin manufacturing workers preprocess cow or pig bones and skins, extract collagen through alkali or acid treatment, and perform processing steps such as heating, concentration, filtration, drying, and pulverization to produce gelatin products. They handle production plant operations, equipment management for pumps, heaters, etc., quality inspections (physical property tests and gel strength measurements), microbial inspections, hygiene management, and safety management. They also conduct raw material incoming inspections, waste liquid treatment, data analysis for stable line operation and yield improvement, and equipment inspections.
Future Outlook
Demand for gelatin in health-oriented and high-function foods, as well as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, is expected to continue steadily. However, raw material procurement costs and competition from overseas production are intensifying. There is high demand for personnel skilled in manufacturing process improvements and quality management techniques.
Personality Traits
Good cooperativeness / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator (Junior) → Operator (Senior) → Line leader → Production engineer → Factory manager
Required Skills
Basic machine maintenance knowledge / Plant operation / Quality inspection / Safety and hygiene management / Temperature and concentration management
Recommended Skills
Data analysis / English literature reading / Improvement activities / PLC operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in quality affect the product. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to extensive standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to quickly identify causes and implement measures during equipment malfunctions or yield reductions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Requires accurately executing prescribed processes, with relatively low need for creative thinking. |
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