Shottsuru Production Worker
しょっつるせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that handles the entire manufacturing process of shottsuru (fish sauce) from raw material processing to fermentation, maturation, filtration, filling, and packaging, while managing quality and hygiene.
Description
Shottsuru production workers produce fish sauce by fermenting and maturing raw materials such as hatahata fish and salt. They handle each process from cleaning, weighing and mixing raw materials, managing fermentation tanks, filtration, to filling and packaging, and strictly control temperature, salt concentration, and hygiene conditions. They also perform quality inspections, operate machinery, and conduct equipment maintenance and inspections, taking on the role of continuously producing safe and stable products.
Future Outlook
While its value as a local specialty is maintained due to local production for local consumption and increasing demand domestically and internationally, population decline and shortage of successors pose challenges. Succession of technology and productivity improvements through automation will be key in the future.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Quality Control Staff → Production Leader → Factory Manager → Quality Assurance Manager
Required Skills
Fermentation Control Knowledge / Hygiene Management / Machinery Operation / Temperature and Salt Concentration Measurement
Recommended Skills
Quality Management Techniques (HACCP) / Raw Materials Quality Inspection / Recipe Development / Taste Evaluation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately manage salt concentration and fermentation time. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for tasks such as transporting raw materials and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because they often follow existing recipes. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Fish Sauce Production Worker
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