Sugar Boiling Worker (Refined Sugar)
につめこう（せいとう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that operates and manages the industrial process of concentrating and crystallizing raw sugar obtained from sugarcane or sugar beets to produce refined sugar.
Description
The sugar boiling worker (refined sugar) operates and monitors a series of refining processes, including concentrating the sugar solution (derived from sugarcane or sugar beets) in an evaporator, generating sugar crystals in a crystallizer, and separating crystals from the mother liquor using a centrifuge. They adjust process conditions such as temperature, concentration, and pH to ensure product quality, and also handle machine operation, cleaning, maintenance, and safety management. Factories operate on shifts with much work in high-temperature environments, requiring physical stamina and attention.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving technologies are advancing, due to stable sugar demand, specialists in quality control and equipment maintenance will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Work / High-Temperature Environment Work / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Sugar Production Assistant → Sugar Boiling Worker → Group Leader → Production Management Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Compliance with Safety Procedures / Evaporation Crystallization Control / Machine Operation / Temperature and Concentration Measurement
Recommended Skills
Food Sanitation Law Knowledge / Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Measuring Instrument Operation and Calibration
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in sugar content or process conditions directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of work in high-temperature and heavy labor environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Procedures are manualized, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Refined Sugar Worker
- Sugar Manufacturing Worker
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