Oyster Shucker (Oyster Shell Removal)
かきうちにん（かきがいがらむき）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
This job involves manually removing cultivated oysters from their shells by hand at processing plants or aquaculture farms, cleaning and sorting them, and preparing them to shipment specifications.
Description
Oyster shuckers (oyster shell removers) use specialized knives to shuck cultivated oysters from their shells, remove entrails and dirt, wash them, sort by size and quality, and pack them. This work is mainly performed as standing labor in seaside processing plants or aquaculture facilities, requiring efficient operations and hygiene management. During peak seasons, it may involve long hours of continuous work.
Future Outlook
Although there is stable demand for oysters, there are concerns about successor shortages due to aging. Efficiency improvements may advance through the introduction of automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Oyster Shucker Apprentice → Oyster Shucker (Skilled) → Processing Plant Process Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Quality Inspection / Shell Processing Skills / Workplace Hygiene Management
Recommended Skills
Food Hygiene Knowledge (HACCP) / Safety and Hygiene Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to detect small shell fragments and maintain quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Endurance is required for prolonged standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative idea generation is hardly necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work mostly follows instructions, and self-initiative is not essential. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical analysis is unnecessary, and only simple measurements are needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work procedures are fixed, with little need for independent planning. |
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