Industrial Agar Manufacturing Worker
こうぎょうかんてんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing occupation that extracts and refines agar derived from seaweed from raw materials and turns it into products. Handles processes such as raw material processing, extraction, concentration, and drying through machine operation.
Description
Industrial agar manufacturing workers are specialists who produce agar using seaweed as raw material. After washing and pre-processing the raw seaweed, they perform extraction using hot water, followed by filtration and concentration to obtain agar liquid. Subsequently, it is cooled, formed, dried, and pulverized to process into powder or sheet-like products. They operate manufacturing equipment, manage temperature and pressure, maintain hygiene, conduct quality inspections, and are required to stably produce safe agar that meets standards.
Future Outlook
Stable trend due to increasing health consciousness and demand for alternative desserts. Improvement in technicians' skills is required with the introduction of automation and labor-saving measures.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Staff → Group Leader → Manufacturing Supervisor → Factory Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Hygiene Management / Manufacturing Equipment Operation / Quality Inspection / Temperature and Pressure Management
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Forklift Operation / ISO9001 Quality Management / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute quality differences affect the final product quality |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of physical labor such as carrying heavy raw materials |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows prescribed procedures |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Agar Manufacturing Worker
- Industrial Agar Operator
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