Livestock Feed Manufacturing Worker
かちくしりょうせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation is responsible for the manufacturing processes from receiving raw materials for livestock feed to formulation, processing, and packaging.
Description
Livestock feed manufacturing workers receive raw materials such as corn, wheat, and oil cake at feed factories, and perform a series of manufacturing processes including weighing, mixing, grinding, heat compression (pellet forming), drying, cooling, and packaging. Important tasks also include operating manufacturing machines, regular maintenance, quality inspections such as particle size and moisture content of products, record management, and compliance with safety and hygiene standards. They accurately adhere to formulation ratios based on manufacturing instructions and are responsible for cleaning the factory interior and equipment inspections.
Future Outlook
Due to stable demand for meat and dairy products and the introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies in the livestock feed industry, it is expected that manufacturing process efficiency will improve. Expertise in quality control and new raw material development will also be required.
Personality Traits
Good cooperativeness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Full-time / Indoor work / Shift work / Uniform work clothes
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Leader/Group Leader → Production Management → Factory Management → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Feed Manufacturing Machine Operation / Machine Cleaning and Maintenance / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Formulation Calculation / Weight Measurement
Recommended Skills
Biochemistry / Forklift Operation / Hygiene Management / Machine Troubleshooting (Simple)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required in formulation ratios and quality inspections. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for raw material transportation and long hours of standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the manufacturing process is routine, there are few opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Feed Manufacturing Operator
- Feed Mill Operator
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- Farm Worker
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