Ice Making Worker
せいひょうさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that operates ice-making machines to manufacture, perform quality control, package, and ship ice in various shapes from commercial to industrial use.
Description
Ice making workers operate ice-making machines and refrigeration equipment to produce ice, while thoroughly managing quality and hygiene, and handling packaging and shipping. This includes water quality management, machine inspections, cleaning tasks, and initial responses to machine troubles. Completed ice is transported using forklifts, etc., and loaded/unloaded into warehouses or trucks. They work shifts according to production plans to ensure stable supply and maintain work safety.
Future Outlook
Demand from the food and logistics industries is stable, but advances in machine automation and labor reduction may require workers to transition their skills.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Ice Making Worker → Leader (Group Leader) → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Forklift Driving / Ice Making Machine Operation / Packaging Machine Operation / Refrigeration Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Machine Trouble Response / Temperature Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires accurate management of ice quality and hygiene conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength, such as for transporting heavy ice. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine with little room for creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is mainly based on instructions, with limited proactive actions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no complex calculations are required. |
| Planning & Organization | Follows work instructions and proceeds according to procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Ice Machine Operator
- Ice Maker
- Ice Manufacturer
Related Jobs
- Freezer Operator
- Frozen Food Manufacturing Worker
- Ice Salesperson