Facility Vegetable Cultivation Worker
しせつやさいさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A farm worker who grows and manages vegetables inside greenhouses or vinyl houses, performing tasks from harvesting to shipment preparation. Requires advanced management skills such as environmental control and pest and disease control.
Description
Facility vegetable cultivation workers are specialists who cultivate vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce in greenhouses or vinyl houses. They handle a wide range of processes, including seeding and transplanting after seedling production, irrigation and fertilization management, environmental control of temperature and humidity, diagnosis and control of pests and diseases, harvesting, sorting, packing, and inspection and cleaning of facilities and equipment. While less affected by weather fluctuations, detailed management according to seasons and growth stages is required, demanding teamwork and physical stamina.
Future Outlook
With increasing needs for food safety and stable supply, protected vegetable cultivation is expanding. Amid labor shortages, automation and ICT adoption are advancing, further demanding technical skills and machinery operation abilities.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Good at steady work / Has patience / Likes nature
Work Style
Agricultural Corporation Employment / Individual Farmer / Seasonal / Shift
Career Path
Facility Vegetable Cultivation Worker → Protected Cultivation Supervisor → Cultivation Management Technician → Farm Management Instructor → Farm Manager
Required Skills
Harvesting, Sorting, and Packing / Irrigation Equipment Operation / Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Control / Temperature and Humidity Management / Transplanting and Pruning Techniques
Recommended Skills
Basic HACCP Knowledge / ICT Smart Agriculture Technology / Organic Cultivation Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Due to the need for quick responses to weather and environmental changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in managing temperature, moisture, and chemicals affect crops. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and carrying heavy objects, requiring high physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, so high creativity is not essential. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle License
- Pesticide Management Instructor
Aliases
- Greenhouse Vegetable Cultivation Worker
- Vinyl House Cultivation Worker
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