Juice Extractor (Flavored Beverage Manufacturing)
さくじゅうこう（しこういんりょうせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation that uses fruits and vegetables as raw materials, operates juice extraction equipment to produce raw materials for flavored beverages (juice, concentrated fruit juice, etc.). Performs quality control and hygiene management to support stable production.
Description
Juice extractors are responsible for sorting, washing, and crushing procured fruits and vegetables, and using juice extraction equipment to extract juice or concentrated fruit juice. After extraction, they perform heat sterilization managed by temperature and time, and concentration processes as needed, adjusting to meet standards as raw materials. Duties also include operating and maintaining line equipment, creating manufacturing records, quality inspections, and complying with hygiene and cleaning procedures. They are required to maintain safe and stable manufacturing in accordance with laws, GMP, and HACCP standards.
Future Outlook
Raw material manufacturing remains stable due to increasing demand for health-oriented and functional beverages, while automation and labor reduction are advancing. Enhancing adaptability to machine automation and quality control skills will lead to improved market value in the future.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Juice extraction worker → Beverage manufacturing operator → Line leader → Manufacturing manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Implementation of hygiene and cleaning procedures / Juice extractor operation and maintenance / Manufacturing record creation / Temperature and time management
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of machine maintenance / Quality control (HACCP) / Understanding of GMP standards
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in detailed temperature and time management or hygiene management affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves frequent heavy lifting and long hours of standing work, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly routine work, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is carried out based on superiors or plans, so spontaneous leadership is not particularly required. |
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