Sausage Sterilization Worker (Excluding Fish Meat)
そーせーじさっきんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the sterilization process for sausages excluding fish meat, ensuring product safety and quality. Involves operating sterilization equipment, managing temperature and time, conducting hygiene inspections, etc.
Description
Sausage sterilization workers load manufactured sausages into sterilization kettles (such as retort sterilization devices) and perform heating and sterilization processing at specified temperatures and times. Before starting operations, they inspect the equipment and manage and record set temperatures and heating times. After processing, they check the product's appearance and temperature records, and conduct hygiene inspections and quality checks. They are also responsible for equipment cleaning (CIP), hygiene management, record storage, etc., with quality management based on HACCP principles required. As factory line workers, they collaborate in teams while complying with safety standards to maintain productivity.
Future Outlook
With increasing food safety awareness and mandatory HACCP implementation, demand for hygiene management roles is expected to remain stable. As automation and labor-saving measures advance, machine operation skills will become more important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Sterilization Worker → Group Leader/Supervisor → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Section Chief
Required Skills
Equipment Cleaning and Disinfection / Microbiological Testing / Record Management / Retort Sterilization Equipment Operation / Temperature and Time Management
Recommended Skills
HACCP Knowledge / Machine Maintenance (Basics) / Manufacturing Process Improvement / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle errors in temperature or time directly affect safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Frequent long-hour work in high-temperature environments requires physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work, creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- HACCP Manager
Aliases
- Sausage Sterilization Operator
- Sausage Sterilizer Worker
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