Finishing tea manufacturing worker
しあげちゃせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Manufacturing staff who finish tea as a product through processes such as drying and roasting tea leaves, sorting and blending, and packaging.
Description
Finishing tea manufacturing workers use raw tea leaves to produce the final tea product through processes such as drying, roasting, sorting and blending, and packaging. They operate tea manufacturing machines and manage temperature and humidity to maintain uniformity in color, aroma, and taste, as well as overall quality. They conduct manufacturing records and quality inspections (color, aroma, moisture measurement), and are also responsible for hygiene management on the production line and simple maintenance of machines. The job involves shift work and handling heavy objects, requiring physical stamina and meticulous attention.
Future Outlook
While there is expected steady demand due to increasing demand for high-value-added tea both domestically and internationally, advancements in mechanization and automation will require skills in labor-saving measures and digitalization.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory work / Fixed hours with overtime / Shift work
Career Path
Finishing tea manufacturing worker (on-site worker) → Group leader → Production manager → Quality control staff → Factory manager
Required Skills
Hygiene management / Manufacturing record and report creation / Packaging machine operation / Quality inspection / Tea manufacturing machine operation
Recommended Skills
Data recording system operation / Machine maintenance / Tea leaf knowledge (varieties and origins)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to subtle differences in color and aroma is necessary to maintain uniform tea leaf quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects, high physical stamina is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because manufacturing processes are mainly routine tasks with little need for new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
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- Food hygiene manager
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