Sake Yeast Production Worker
さけこうぼせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that purely cultivates yeast for sake brewing, manages quality, and stably produces it.
Description
Sake yeast production workers are specialists who inoculate yeast used in the sake brewing process into a medium under sterilized conditions and perform pure culture while managing temperature and pH. They stably supply high-quality yeast through monitoring of fermentation status, quality inspections, and microbial tests. They create production records, propose process improvements, and collaborate with brewing technicians and quality assurance departments to contribute to the optimization of the manufacturing process.
Future Outlook
Although there are fluctuations in manufacturing scale due to declining birthrates and restructuring in the brewing industry, the demand for specialized yeast production technicians is expected to remain stable due to the expansion of sake demand both domestically and internationally and the increasing emphasis on high quality.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Manufacturing Leader → Manufacturing Management → Quality Assurance → Production Technology → Brewing Technician
Required Skills
Aseptic Operation / Experiment Record Reporting / Microbial Culture / Quality Analysis / Sterilization and Disinfection Technology
Recommended Skills
Creating Chemical Experiment Procedure Manuals / Reading English Literature / Statistical Analysis (Quality Data)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small contamination can affect the quality of the entire product. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquiring new yeast strains and culture techniques is important. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for identifying causes and taking measures during fermentation abnormalities. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B Type 4)
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