Refined White Sugar Manufacturer (Sugar Refining)
じょうはくせいぞうこう（せっとう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing occupation that refines raw sugar to produce refined white sugar and other sugar products.
Description
The Refined White Sugar Manufacturer (Sugar Refining) is an occupation that processes raw sugars such as beet sugar and cane sugar to manufacture products like refined white sugar and granulated sugar. In the factory production line, each process such as sugar washing, concentration, crystallization, centrifugal separation, drying, and adjustment is operated using mechanical equipment, while measuring the Brix of the sugar solution, managing pH, performing decolorization treatment, and conducting quality inspections to stably produce products. They also handle daily equipment inspections, simple maintenance, hygiene management, and safety management, and the work includes shift work in high-temperature and high-humidity environments.
Future Outlook
Domestic sugar demand is stable, but due to changes in consumption trends and progress in labor-saving measures, the number of workers is on a decreasing trend. On the other hand, demand is expected to be maintained by enhancing specialization in high-value-added products and quality control technologies.
Personality Traits
Has attention to detail / Has cooperativeness / Has patience / Has strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Refined White Sugar Manufacturer (Newcomer) → Leader (Group Leader) → Factory Manager → Quality Control Staff → Plant Manager
Required Skills
Basic Chemical Engineering Knowledge / Basic Mechanical Maintenance / Refractive Index Measurement / Sugar Refining Equipment Operation / pH Measurement
Recommended Skills
HACCP Understanding / Hygiene Management / Ion Exchange Resin / PLC Operation / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detailed management is necessary to consistently maintain the purity and quality of raw materials. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is long hours of standing work and handling of heavy objects in high-temperature and high-humidity environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows prescribed procedures, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
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Aliases
- Sugar Manufacturing Worker
- Sugar Refiner
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