Soy Sauce Refining Worker
しょうゆせいせいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures soy sauce products using soybeans and wheat as raw materials, from koji production and blending through fermentation and aging.
Description
Soy sauce refining workers use soybeans and wheat as raw materials to produce koji, handle preparation and blending, manage fermentation and aging, and oversee subsequent processes including pressing, filtration, heat treatment, quality inspection, filling, and packaging. Managing fermentation conditions such as temperature, humidity, pH, and salt concentration, along with hygiene control, is crucial, and they are responsible for stably supplying products of consistent quality.
Future Outlook
Demand for soy sauce in food culture both domestically and internationally remains stable, with efficiency improvements expected through the introduction of quality control and automation technologies. Demand is increasing for highly skilled personnel who combine traditional craftsmanship with the latest technologies.
Personality Traits
Good cooperativeness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Manufacturing Supervisor → Quality Control Staff → Production Technology Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Fermentation Process Management / Hygiene Management / Machine Operation / Quality Inspection (pH and Salt Concentration Measurement)
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / Basic Knowledge of Microbiology / Statistical Quality Control / Water Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in fermentation conditions and hygiene management affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there are many physically demanding tasks such as loading raw materials and moving containers. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly involves following fixed processes, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Soy Sauce Artisan
- Soy Sauce Manufacturing Worker
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