Shiitake Drying Worker (Factory, Wholesale Store)
しいたけかんそうにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Work involving drying raw shiitake mushrooms using machinery and equipment in factories or wholesale stores to manufacture and ship dried shiitake products.
Description
Shiitake drying workers receive raw shiitake mushrooms as raw materials, perform pre-processing such as sorting by size and quality and washing, then load them into dryers while controlling temperature and humidity, and manage drying time and conditions to maintain quality. After drying, they measure moisture content and inspect whether the products meet the specified standards. They handle sorting of non-standard products, packaging, label application, inventory management, and shipping preparation. Hygiene management, machine maintenance, and creation of work records are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Due to increasing health consciousness and demand for high-value-added products, the dried shiitake market is experiencing stable growth. Advances in automation and sophisticated quality management are progressing, and those who acquire labor-saving and efficiency technologies will continue to be in demand.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Diligent / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dryer Operation / Packaging Work / Quality Inspection / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Hygiene Management Knowledge / Inventory Management / IoT Device Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is needed to detect subtle differences in drying degree and quality inspections. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of standing work and handling heavy raw materials, requiring sustained physical strength. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and creative thinking is rarely required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little advanced numerical calculation. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Forklift Operation Training Completion
Aliases
- Dried Shiitake Processor
- Shiitake Dry Processing Staff
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