Oil and Fat Product Manufacturing Worker
ゆしせいひんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures oil and fat products such as edible oils, margarine, and soap bases using vegetable and animal fats as raw materials.
Description
Oil and fat product manufacturing workers use vegetable oils such as rapeseed, cottonseed, and palm oil, as well as animal fats, as raw materials to produce products like edible oils, margarine, shortening, and soap bases through processes including degumming, decolorization, deodorization, and neutralization. They conduct raw material inspections, operate plants, monitor temperature and pressure, perform quality control via physicochemical and sensory inspections, manage safety and hygiene, maintain and inspect equipment, clean facilities, and create manufacturing records. Acquisition of production techniques using automated equipment and control systems is required.
Future Outlook
With rising food safety awareness and increasing demand for high value-added products, demand for quality management and process technicians remains stable. There is a trend toward acquiring advanced plant operation skills utilizing automation and IoT.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time / On-site Work / Shift / Team Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Leader/Section Chief → Production Engineer → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Machine Operation / Plant Operation Monitoring / Production Management / Quality Inspection (Physicochemical and Sensory) / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Chemical Knowledge / Forklift Operation / PLC Operation / Sanitation Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute quality differences directly impact product safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Frequent raw material handling and standing work require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many standardized manufacturing processes, with limited opportunities for creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4
Aliases
- Oil and Fat Manufacturing Worker
- Oil and Fat Processing Worker
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