Retort Worker (Canned Food Manufacturing)

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Manufacturing operator responsible for a series of processes from filling to sterilization and packaging of retort foods and canned goods using pressurized heat sterilization equipment.

Description

Retort Worker (Canned Food Manufacturing) is a job that involves filling raw materials, pressurized heat sterilization, packaging, and inspection on production lines for retort pouches and canned products. Strict hygiene management and quality inspection are conducted to stably produce products that meet standards. In addition to operating machinery, they handle emergency responses during troubles, daily cleaning, and maintenance, requiring safe and efficient line operations.

Future Outlook

While efficiency improves with automation and IoT introduction, demand for personnel to ensure high quality and safety remains stable. Skills in skill inheritance and operation of labor-saving lines are emphasized.

Personality Traits

Cooperative / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient

Work Style

Factory work / Qualification acquisition support / Shift work / Standing work / Team work

Career Path

Manufacturing Operator → Group Leader → Quality Control Staff → Line Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager

Required Skills

Canned Filling Machine Operation / Packaging Machine Operation / Quality Check / Retort Sterilization Equipment Operation

Recommended Skills

Equipment Maintenance / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Machine Maintenance / QC Techniques (QC 7 Tools)

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because precision is needed to detect minute foreign matter contamination or damage to cans.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because there is long hours of standing work and handling of heavy objects, requiring endurance.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because there is a lot of monotonous work and idea generation is not particularly required.
Initiative & Leadership Because the main task is to work according to instructions, with few spontaneous actions.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because quantity control is often handled by machines on the line.
Planning & Organization Because work processes are standardized and there are few opportunities to make plans oneself.

Related Qualifications

  • Food Hygiene Manager
  • Forklift Operator
  • Hazardous Materials Handler Class B

Aliases

  • Canned Food Manufacturing Worker
  • Retort Manufacturing Worker

Related Jobs

  • Canned Food Worker
  • Heat Sterilization Worker
  • Packaging Worker
  • Retort Pouch Manufacturing Worker

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