Salt-Preserved Herring Maker
しおぞうにしんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that processes herring by salting it to mature and preserve it as food.
Description
The salt-preserved herring maker selects and washes fresh herring, performs appropriate salting, and manages temperature and humidity during maturation to enhance the herring's flavor and shelf life. This occupation manages salt concentration and temperature in each process, rigorously controlling quality to prevent unwanted fermentation or spoilage. After maturation, it handles washing, sorting, packaging, and shipping, as well as hygiene management and machine maintenance inspections.
Future Outlook
In Japan's fisheries product processing industry, an aging workforce and labor shortages are progressing, with increased adoption of automation and labor-saving measures. Meanwhile, demand for salt-preserved herring as a traditional preserved food remains stable, and industry growth is expected through quality improvements and export expansion.
Personality Traits
Good cooperativeness / Meticulous / Patient / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Fisheries Product Processing Worker → Supervisor → Factory Manager → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Quality Management / Salting Processing / Sanitation Management / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Freshness Management / Hygiene Management / Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments such as salt balance, temperature, and humidity management are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for handling heavy objects and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows work manuals and emphasizes procedures. |
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- Food Hygiene Supervisor
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