Sealing Worker (Retort Food Manufacturing)
みっぷうこう（レトルトしょくひんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates pouch packaging equipment for retort foods, sealing the contents and performing heat sterilization in the manufacturing process.
Description
Sealing Worker (Retort Food Manufacturing) is responsible for filling pre-cooked food into pouches and sealing them with appropriate seal temperature and pressure. They operate machines on the packaging line, visually inspect seal quality or perform foreign object inspection using metal detectors, and conduct final inspection after heat sterilization. Daily machine inspection and cleaning, as well as simple adjustments and repairs in case of troubles, are important tasks. Understanding of HACCP and food hygiene standards is required to ensure product hygiene and quality.
Future Outlook
Demand for retort foods both domestically and internationally is progressing steadily, and with the introduction of production efficiency improvements and automation technologies, skill improvement for line operators and acquisition of labor-saving technologies are required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Operator → Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Machine Inspection and Cleaning / Packaging Machine Operation / Seal Temperature and Pressure Adjustment / Understanding of Hygiene Management Standards
Recommended Skills
Basic Equipment Maintenance Knowledge / Metal Detector Operation / Quality Control (HACCP)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the accuracy of sealing directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of long-hour standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and little creativity is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because almost no numerical skills are required except for simple measurements. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Related Jobs
- Filling Worker
- Packaging Worker
- Sterilization Worker