Peanut Processor
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that cleans, sorts, roasts, and packages peanuts (groundnuts) to prepare them for shipment as finished products.
Description
Peanut processors receive raw peanuts, remove foreign matter through cleaning and drying, and classify them by size and quality using sorting machines. They then heat them in roasting machines while controlling temperature and time, apply flavors and seasonings after cooling, fill and seal using packaging machines, conduct product inspections, attach labels, and prepare them for shipment. HACCP-based hygiene management, equipment cleaning and inspection, and thorough safety practices are required.
Future Outlook
Due to increasing health consciousness, demand for peanut products is expected to remain stable. Although automation and labor reduction have progressed in recent years, the demand for technicians involved in quality control and new product development is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Constant standing work / Factory work / Full-time employee / Part-time worker / Shift work
Career Path
Processing Staff (Apprentice) → Peanut Processor → Leader (Group Leader) → Quality Control Staff → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
HACCP Hygiene Management / Packaging and Packing / Processing Machine Operation / Quality Control
Recommended Skills
Food Labeling Law Knowledge / Forklift Operation License / Hygiene Management (Leader Experience)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain consistent quality and prevent foreign matter contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is hardly required as it mainly involves routine tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity calculations are simple, and no specialized mathematical analysis is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Peanut Processing Operator
- Peanut Processing Worker
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