Strawberry Cultivation Worker
いちごさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural worker who handles strawberry seedbed management, transplanting, cultivation management, harvesting, sorting, and packing in vinyl greenhouses, etc. Achieves stable production of high-quality strawberries through temperature and humidity management, watering, pesticide application, etc.
Description
Strawberry cultivation workers mainly perform seedbed preparation and management, transplanting, training, flower and fruit thinning, irrigation equipment operation, temperature and humidity management, pesticide application, harvesting, sorting, packing, and shipping preparation in vinyl greenhouses. They observe daily growth conditions, detect pests and diseases early, and address growth issues. They also handle material replenishment and facility maintenance to support stable supply.
Future Outlook
Domestic strawberry demand is stable, and the demand for greenhouse cultivation remains high due to technological innovations and progress in the 6th industrialization. Cultivating successors is a challenge due to the shortage of skilled workers, and efficiency improvements are expected with the introduction of IoT and smart agriculture.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Indoor Work / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Work
Career Path
Farm Worker → Strawberry Cultivation Staff → Cultivation Manager → Farm Manager → Independent Farming
Required Skills
Harvesting Sorting Packing / Irrigation Equipment Operation / Pesticide Application Technique / Seedbed Management
Recommended Skills
ICT-Utilized Growth Management / Pest and Disease Identification and Diagnosis / Temperature and Humidity Management Technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to closely observe the condition of fruits and plants to ensure quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and work in high temperatures inside greenhouses, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work mainly involves following procedures rather than logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, and creativity is not highly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management is required, but advanced mathematical analysis is not needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work is done following instructions. |
| Problem Solving | Problem handling is often done by managers or specialists. |
Aliases
- Strawberry Cultivation Staff
- Strawberry Farm Worker
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