Kamaya
かまや
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that operates rice steaming equipment in the beverage manufacturing process to ensure quality by appropriately steaming raw materials. Mainly engaged in sake brewing and soft drink manufacturing.
Description
Kamaya workers, in sake breweries and soft drink manufacturing lines, handle the steaming of raw materials such as rice. They manage steam pressure, temperature, and time to finish the raw materials' moisture content and texture according to standards, providing the optimal condition for subsequent koji production and fermentation processes. They perform equipment operation, maintenance, cleaning, hygiene management, and quality inspection daily to support safe and efficient production. They make fine adjustments according to the season and raw material conditions, and proceed with operations in coordination with the overall production plan of the line.
Future Outlook
With the rising awareness of food safety and hygiene, quality management is being strengthened, and labor-saving and automation technologies are being introduced. While there are concerns about the decline in skilled technicians, there will be a demand for precise control skills utilizing IoT and AI.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Heavy object handling / High-temperature environment work / Indoor standing work / Shift work
Career Path
Kamaya apprentice → Kamaya → Beverage manufacturing line leader → Manufacturing manager → Quality assurance staff → Factory manager candidate
Required Skills
Hygiene management and cleaning / Quality inspection (appearance and moisture measurement) / Rice steaming equipment operation / Temperature and time management
Recommended Skills
Equipment maintenance / Fermentation process basics / Hygiene management plan understanding / Measurement instrument use
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately manage the moisture and temperature of steamed rice to maintain quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling heavy lids and high-temperature work require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Requires following recipes and procedures, so little room for creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Boiler technician (Grade 2 or higher)
- Brewing technician
- Food hygiene supervisor
Aliases
- Rice steaming operator
- Steamed rice worker
Related Jobs
- Beer brewing worker
- Beverage production operator
- Koji worker
- Sake manufacturing worker
- Tobacco drying worker