Kinko processing worker
きんこかこうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation that uses seafood as raw materials and performs processing such as cutting, washing, shaping, salting, drying, and smoking.
Description
A kinko processing worker uses seafood as raw materials, performing processing tasks such as cutting, shaping, washing, salting, drying, and smoking by hand or using machines to produce finished products. Responsibilities include hygiene management, temperature and humidity control, raw material inspection, packaging and packing, and quality inspection. The work mainly involves standing in factories and may include shift work or early morning shifts. Required are record-keeping and reporting based on food safety standards, equipment maintenance, and machine operation skills.
Future Outlook
With fluctuations in domestic and international catch volumes and rising food safety awareness, the importance of hygiene and quality management is increasing. While labor-saving measures and automation are advancing, manual fine-tuning skills and new product development capabilities are valued, and stable demand is anticipated.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor work / Seasonal fluctuations / Shift work / Standing work / Team work
Career Path
Processing staff → Leader → Quality control staff → Factory manager → Production engineer
Required Skills
Heavy object handling / Hygiene management knowledge / Machine operation / Manual cutting and shaping techniques
Recommended Skills
Forklift operation skills / Hygiene management qualification / Quality management / Record and report preparation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to maintain hygiene management and product uniformity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent long hours of standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene supervisor
Aliases
- Fish processor
- Seafood processing worker
- Seafood processor
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