Greenhouse Vegetable Cultivation Worker
はうすやさいさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves cultivating vegetables in greenhouses, performing a series of tasks such as seedling production, transplanting, environmental management, fertilization, pest and disease control, harvesting, and packaging.
Description
Greenhouse vegetable cultivation workers are specialists who grow vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, and bell peppers in vinyl greenhouses. They handle a wide range of processes, including seedling production, transplanting, environmental control such as temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration, irrigation and fertilization, pest and disease control, training and pruning, harvesting, sorting, and packaging. They also perform inspections and maintenance of greenhouse equipment and create work records, and are required to maintain stable production throughout the year. The job requires physical strength, meticulous observation skills, and planned work management abilities.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable from the perspective of improving food self-sufficiency and stable supply. While smart agriculture technology introduction advances automation and efficiency, aging population leads to labor shortages, requiring technological innovation and skill succession.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Good Team Player / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Work / Indoor Work / Seasonal Employment / Seasonal Fluctuations / Team Work
Career Path
Worker → Leader → Greenhouse Manager/Supervisor → Farm Manager → Independent/Owner
Required Skills
Fertilization and Pesticide Application / Harvesting, Sorting, and Packaging / Housing Equipment Maintenance / Irrigation Equipment Operation / Pruning / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Operation of Automated Equipment / Hydroponics Technology / ICT Agriculture Technology / Plant Physiology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is needed to not miss subtle changes in growth status or signs of pests and diseases. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning of cultivation techniques and variety improvements is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to heavy labor, long hours of standing work, and physical demands. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Low frequency of demonstration because work follows cultivation manuals. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Technology Certification
- Horticultural Decorator Skill Test
- Pesticide Management Instructor
Aliases
- Facility Vegetable Cultivation Worker
- Greenhouse Cultivation Worker
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- Open-field Vegetable Cultivation Worker
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