Nori Harvester
のりさいしゅさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Seaweed and Shellfish Harvesters
Summary
Fishery worker who harvests nori from nori nets at aquaculture farms, performs drying, sorting, and packing.
Description
Nori harvesters harvest cultivated nori from nori nets installed along coastlines or at sea, and perform drying, sorting, packing, etc. They utilize tidal changes for harvesting (hanging-style and horizontal-style), and after harvesting, maintain quality through sun-drying or mechanical drying. Duties also include installation and maintenance of aquaculture nets, monitoring of water quality and marine environment, and vessel operation, requiring work plans adapted to seasonal and weather changes.
Future Outlook
Domestic nori demand is stable, but successor shortages and aging workforce are challenges. Labor-saving and mechanization technologies are being introduced, requiring improvements in work efficiency.
Personality Traits
Interested in the natural environment / Patient / Team-oriented
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Onboard Work / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Labor
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Nori Harvesting Worker → Team Leader → Aquaculture Manager → Fishery Business Owner
Required Skills
Aquaculture Facility Installation and Maintenance / Nori Harvesting / Tide and Weather Judgment / Vessel Handling Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic Marine Environment Knowledge / Drying Equipment Operation / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes in weather and sea conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous observation for nori quality control and net inspections. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires high physical stamina for heavy labor and long hours at sea. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high stress from harsh weather and work at sea. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so creativity is not particularly needed. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mostly involves working under instructions, so proactive leadership is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no need for calculations or quantitative analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Small Vessel Operator License (Grade 2)
Aliases
- Nori Harvesting Worker
- Nori Picker
- Nori Picking
Related Jobs
- Fisher
- Seaweed Aquaculture Worker
- Shellfish Harvester