Kombu Tea Manufacturing Worker
こんぶちゃせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the entire manufacturing process from raw material selection for kombu tea to extraction, powdering, blending, sterilization, filling, and packaging, while performing quality control, hygiene management, and safe product supply.
Description
Kombu tea manufacturing workers handle each manufacturing process from washing and cutting kombu to extracting flavor components, spray drying or pulverization, blending, sterilization, filling, and packaging. Main duties include operating and maintaining manufacturing machines, quality inspection of raw materials and products, thorough hygiene management, and line adjustments according to production plans. In the manufacturing site, they collaborate as a team to achieve efficient and safe production, and are also required to contribute to improving manufacturing procedures and developing new products.
Future Outlook
Demand for seaweed beverages including kombu tea remains stable due to health trends and the Japanese food boom. Expansion into domestic and international markets, as well as development of additive-free and functional products, requires advanced quality control and manufacturing technology. While automation and labor reduction progress, inheritance of skilled workers' techniques remains important.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Hygiene-conscious / Meticulous and responsible / Physically strong
Work Style
Clean Room Operations / Factory Work / Heavy Lifting / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Group Leader/Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Section Chief → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Manufacturing Machine Operation / Quality Control (Sensory Inspection) / Weighing and Blending Technology
Recommended Skills
Equipment Maintenance / Food Labeling Law Knowledge / Manufacturing Process Improvement / QC Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in powder particle size and blending ratios, as well as thorough hygiene management, are required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous acquisition of knowledge and skills is necessary for new product development and manufacturing process improvements. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy objects and standing work are common, sustained physical strength is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly identify causes and respond when quality defects or machine troubles occur. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
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