Onigiri Maker (Excluding Restaurants)
おにぎりづくりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that handles the entire manufacturing process from cooking rice to shaping, filling with ingredients, packaging, and label application in factories or central kitchens.
Description
Onigiri makers, in factories or school meal centers and similar facilities, handle everything from washing and cooking rice to shaping onigiri, filling with nori or ingredients, packaging, and label application. They operate production lines and shaping machines, ensuring thorough quality control and hygiene management while efficiently mass-producing. The work is shift-based, primarily standing work, requiring accuracy and speed.
Future Outlook
While automation advances due to labor shortages from declining birthrates and aging population, demand for quality assurance and hygiene management personnel is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Agency worker / Contract worker / Factory work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Factory Line Worker → Prepared Food Manufacturing Technician → Production Management → Quality Control
Required Skills
Food Hygiene Knowledge / Packaging Machine Operation / Rice Washing / Shaping Technique
Recommended Skills
Line Work Experience / Machine Operation (Filling Machine, Shaping Machine) / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to maintain specified shapes, weights, and hygiene standards. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and repetitive tasks require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Limited opportunity for creativity as it requires adhering to fixed recipes and shapes. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work mainly follows instructions, with little spontaneous action. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Measurement is handled by tools, so advanced numerical skills are not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are predefined, with few opportunities for self-planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Onigiri Manufacturer
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