Mochi Quality Inspector
もちひんしつけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that inspects and evaluates whether mochi products meet quality standards during the manufacturing process.
Description
Mochi quality inspectors are specialists who verify that mochi produced in food factories meets the specified quality standards. They sample products from each process such as raw material input, heating, forming, and packaging, and perform visual inspections, hardness checks by touch, measurements of dimensions and viscosity using measuring instruments and physical property testing devices, foreign object detection using X-ray inspection, and hygiene checks through microbial testing. Inspection results are recorded and analyzed, leading to sorting of defective products, root cause analysis, feedback to the production line, and quality improvement proposals. Work involves day shifts or rotating shifts, with long hours of standing and repetitive tasks, requiring attention and concentration.
Future Outlook
With increasing awareness of food safety and stricter regulations, the demand for inspectors is expected to remain stable. Although AI and automated inspection devices are being introduced, final quality judgments require manual inspection, and skilled personnel will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Factory Work / Part-time Available / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Quality Inspection Assistant → Mochi Quality Inspector → Food Quality Manager → Quality Control Leader → Quality Assurance Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Inspection Record Creation / Measurement Instrument Operation / Tactile Inspection / Visual Inspection / X-ray Inspection Device Operation
Recommended Skills
Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Microbial Testing Techniques / Quality Management System (ISO22000) / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is crucial to not miss minute defects or foreign objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work is the main focus, and creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Confectionery Hygienist
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Mochi Inspector
- Mochi Quality Inspector
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