Pocket Shiruko Manufacturer
かいちゅうしるこせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation of manufacturing portable instant shiruko in small packets (powdered anko). Handles everything from raw material selection to powdering, mixing, filling, packaging, and quality inspection.
Description
Pocket Shiruko Manufacturers process raw materials such as azuki beans and sugar to mass-produce powdered portable instant shiruko that dissolves instantly. Main tasks include boiling and sorting washed azuki beans, concentration, pulverization, dehydration by freeze-drying or spray-drying, sugar adjustment, powder mixing, filling and packaging, sterilization, and quality inspection (sugar content, moisture measurement, foreign matter inspection, etc.). They also operate manufacturing line machinery, perform maintenance and inspections, manage hygiene, and create production records. The factory environment has strict temperature and humidity control, involves standing work and noise. Compliance with safety, health, and Food Sanitation Law is required, and attention to precise measurement and quality maintenance is essential.
Future Outlook
While steady demand is expected due to increasing needs for instant foods and outdoor portable meals, automation and labor reduction in manufacturing lines will make skills in equipment maintenance and quality control increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Worker Friendly / Factory Work / Full-time / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Process Manager → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Freeze-Dryer Operation / Hygiene Management / Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance and Inspection / Measurement and Mixing Operations / Powder Mixer Adjustment / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Food Hygiene Management / Forklift Operation Skills / HACCP Knowledge / Microbiological Testing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required for precise compounding and preventing foreign matter contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and handling of raw materials require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Few opportunities for new idea generation as it requires adherence to prescribed recipes and processes. |
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