Seafood Processing Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation processes seafood such as fish, shellfish, shrimp, and crab through cleaning, cutting, seasoning, freezing, drying, canning, etc., to produce products. Hygiene management and quality maintenance are important.
Description
Seafood processing workers clean fish and shellfish delivered from fishing or wholesalers, remove heads and entrails, and perform cutting or filleting. They turn them into products through processes such as seasoning, salting, freezing, drying, and canning, then package, vacuum pack, label, and ship them. Operations include line production or small-lot production, requiring work in refrigerated or frozen storage, hygiene management, and temperature control. HACCP-based hygiene management, quality inspection, and a wide range of knowledge and skills for machine operation and maintenance are required.
Future Outlook
Amid labor shortages due to declining birthrates and aging population, while mechanization and automation advance, demand for high-value-added products and stricter hygiene standards will require personnel with specialized knowledge.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time and Contract Employees / Indoor Factory Work / Refrigerated and Frozen Environment / Shift Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Worker → Group Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Disinfection and Cleaning Work / Fillet Processing / Packing / Refrigeration Equipment Management / Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / HACCP Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Simple Machine Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to maintain product quality and hygiene. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and freezer operations require physical strength and endurance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | In line work, coordination with other workers is necessary to prevent delays. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, emphasizing accuracy over idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple measurement tasks are required; no advanced numerical analysis needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Fish Processor
- Fish and Shellfish Processor
- Seafood Processor
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