Seafood Salting Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves salting seafood such as fish and shellfish, managing appropriate salt concentrations and temperatures to enhance preservation and flavor.
Description
Seafood salting workers handle the salting process by selecting and pre-processing raw materials such as fish, shellfish, and shrimp. The work primarily uses methods like dry salting or brine salting, managing the amount of salt, soaking time, temperature, and humidity to maintain consistent quality. After salting, they perform washing, desalting, packaging, and storage. Important tasks also include hygiene management, cleaning and inspection of equipment to prevent foreign matter contamination, and record-keeping.
Future Outlook
While the workforce is declining due to an aging population and labor-saving initiatives, skilled workers with advanced hygiene management capabilities will continue to be needed due to the importance of stable supply of processed foods and quality control. With the introduction of automation technologies, there is a high likelihood that skills in machine operation and maintenance will be required.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Team Player / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Salting Worker → Processing Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Salting Processing / Temperature and Humidity Control
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Foreign Object Contamination Prevention / Forklift Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for managing salt concentration and hygiene conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy raw materials and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since work follows set procedures, originality is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
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