Stirring Worker (Soy Sauce Manufacturing)
かくはんこう（しょうゆせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves uniformly stirring moromi (a mixture of soybeans, wheat, koji, and saltwater) inside manufacturing tanks to promote fermentation and aging, while managing quality.
Description
Stirring Workers (Soy Sauce Manufacturing) handle the stirring operations inside tanks during the fermentation and aging process of moromi, which is a mixture of soy sauce raw materials: soybeans, wheat, koji, and saltwater. They use machines to stir at specified intervals, measure temperature, pH, and salt concentration to check quality. They are required to prevent insufficient or excessive stirring to maintain uniform fermentation. Before and after operations, they also clean the tanks, manage hygiene, and create records.
Future Outlook
In Japan's food manufacturing industry, where automation and labor reduction are progressing, the expertise of fermentation technology and the experience of skilled workers are still valued. In the future, the adoption of IoT for real-time monitoring and automatic stirring control technology will expand, requiring not only machine operation skills but also data analysis skills and advanced quality management abilities.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
On-Site Stirring Worker → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management Procedures / Machine Operation (Stirrer) / Record and Report Creation / Temperature and pH Measurement
Recommended Skills
Basic Microbiology Knowledge / HACCP Understanding / Knowledge of Fermentation Processes / Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute changes in temperature and pH directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and machine operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | There are few opportunities to demonstrate creativity, as work mainly follows prescribed procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
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