Refining Worker (Soy Sauce Manufacturing)
せいせいこう（しょうゆせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that handles the entire process from preparation using soybeans and wheat as raw materials through fermentation, pressing, filtration, and heating to manufacture soy sauce.
Description
The Refining Worker (Soy Sauce Manufacturing) operates and monitors each process from preparation using soybeans and wheat, fermentation, moromi pressing, filtration, and heat pasteurization to produce soy sauce that meets quality standards. This includes equipment operation, fermentation management such as temperature and pH control, quality inspections through sensory and physicochemical tests, hygiene management, and cleaning tasks. Stable production and safety assurance are required. They also adjust raw material formulations according to production plans and analyze causes and implement improvements in case of troubles.
Future Outlook
Demand for soy sauce is stable both domestically and internationally, with the introduction of labor-saving and automated equipment progressing. Smart factory initiatives and quality improvement efforts are required, and the role of specialized technicians is expected to be maintained or advanced in the future.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Handling heavy objects / Indoor work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Junior Soy Sauce Manufacturing Worker → Soy Sauce Manufacturing Technician → Group Leader → Soy Sauce Manufacturing Supervisor → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Fermentation Management / Hygiene Management (GMP) / Operation and Maintenance of Production Equipment / Quality Inspection (Physicochemical and Sensory) / Soy Sauce Manufacturing Process
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Brewing Chemistry / Basic Knowledge of Microbiology / Equipment Improvement / ISO Certification Knowledge / Process Improvement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To detect subtle quality differences and supply stable products. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of heavy labor and long hours of standing work, physical stamina is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Recipe development is handled by a specialized department, and it is not necessary in daily operations. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Food Manufacturing Skills Test (Fermentation and Brewing)
Aliases
- Soy Sauce Manufacturing Technician
- Soy Sauce Refining Worker
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