Snack Food Manufacturing Worker
スナックかしせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles everything from raw material input to processing, forming, heating, seasoning, and packaging on the snack food manufacturing line.
Description
Snack food manufacturing workers operate on lines producing potato chips, corn snacks, and other snack foods. They handle weighing and inputting raw materials, mixing, forming, heating by frying or baking, seasoning, cooling, and packaging through machine operation or manual work. They also perform machine startup, adjustment, cleaning, regular quality inspections, hygiene management, and compliance with safety standards. They respond to line troubles, propose improvements for production efficiency, and maintain stable product quality.
Future Outlook
The snack food market is expected to remain stable, and while production automation advances, personnel for machine monitoring and quality control will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Production Manager → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Food Processing Machine Operation / Machine Cleaning and Hygiene Management / Quality Inspection / Weighing and Mixing Techniques
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to prevent measurement errors and foreign object contamination |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and handling heavy objects are common, requiring endurance |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Manufacturing processes are standardized, requiring little creative thinking |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Snack Food Operator
- Snack Manufacturing Worker
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