Natural Agar Manufacturing Worker
てんねんかんてんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that extracts, processes, and dries agar from natural seaweed (mainly Gelidium) to produce products.
Description
Natural agar manufacturing workers produce agar using seaweed such as Gelidium as raw materials. The main processes consist of raw material washing, extraction, filtration, solidification, forming, drying, cutting, and packaging, with temperature, pH, and time management being crucial in each step. Extraction involves heating for several hours to extract agar liquid, which is then filtered to remove impurities. After solidification, moisture is removed using dryers or natural drying, and it is cut into predetermined shapes for productization. Since work is done in a high-temperature, high-humidity environment, thorough safety and hygiene management is required, and skilled workers also handle fine adjustments to manufacturing conditions and equipment maintenance.
Future Outlook
Demand for agar remains stable due to growing health consciousness. While labor-saving and automation are advancing, there is a need to address quality control and high value-added product development.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / High-Temperature and High-Humidity Environment / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Leader (Group Leader) → Process Manager → Quality Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Machine Operation / Quality Inspection / Raw Material Pretreatment / pH and Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Food Hygiene Management Knowledge / Food Science / Hygiene Management Certification / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Small temperature changes or impurities affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Processes are standardized, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Quality Control Certification (Food)
Aliases
- Agar Craftsman
- Agar Manufacturing Worker
- Seaweed Processing Worker
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