Soy Sauce Pressing Worker
しょうゆあっさくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Soy sauce pressing workers squeeze post-fermentation moromi using pressing machines to extract liquid soy sauce, performing quality control and machine operations.
Description
Soy sauce pressing workers load the post-fermentation moromi into pressing machines, operate the machines, and adjust pressure and temperature to extract soy sauce. The extracted liquid undergoes filtration and heat treatment before quality inspection, including checks for impurities and microorganisms. Additionally, daily machine cleaning, inspection, maintenance, hygiene management, and work record creation are important tasks. They produce stable quality soy sauce while maintaining production line efficiency, safety, and hygiene.
Future Outlook
Demand for fermented foods is stable domestically and internationally, and with advances in quality-focused product development and automation, demand for specialized skilled workers is expected to remain steady.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Worker → Soy Sauce Pressing Worker → Manufacturing Supervisor → Production Section Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Pressing Machine Operation / Temperature and Pressure Control
Recommended Skills
Hygiene Management Techniques (HACCP) / Machine Maintenance / Quality Control Knowledge (Microbiology and Chemistry)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required for pressing quality and preventing foreign matter contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for transporting heavy moromi and operating machines. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work procedures are fixed, with little need to generate new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Primarily simple measurements, with no need for advanced numerical analysis. |
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