Rolling (じゅうねん) Worker (Green Tea)
じゅうねんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist in the green tea manufacturing process who presses and rolls steamed tea leaves using rolling machines, etc., breaking down cells to release aroma while shaping the leaves.
Description
The rolling worker presses and rolls tea leaves completed in the steaming process using rolling machines or hand-rolling, destroying cell tissues to exude tea juice outward while shaping the tea leaves to the specified form. Since appropriate pressure, rotation speed, and temperature management directly affect quality, machine operations, temperature and humidity adjustments, and quality inspections are repeatedly performed. The factory environment is prone to high temperature and humidity, requiring long hours of standing work.
Future Outlook
Domestic tea consumption is flat, but demand for manufacturing technology is expected due to export growth. Improvements in production efficiency and advanced quality management are progressing.
Personality Traits
Careful and polite / High concentration / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Factory Worker → Tea Processing Technician → Line Leader → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Medium Rolling Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the quality of tea leaves depends on minute operations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling tea leaves and machine operations involve frequent standing work, requiring stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The process is routine and does not require creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management is minimal, with almost no need for detailed calculations. |
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