Sugar Roasting Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A craftsman who heats and processes sugar to manufacture boiled sugar products such as candies and caramels.
Description
Sugar roasting workers use sugar as raw material, heating and dissolving it, and manufacture boiled sugar products in the form of candies or caramels through appropriate temperature management and stirring operations. They handle everything from raw material blending, measurement using a sugar meter, operation of heating kettles and forming machines, product cooling and drying, portioning, and packaging. Hygiene management and safety management are required to maintain product quality, and machine maintenance and equipment cleaning are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
While the work environment is improving due to the introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies, there is expected to be steady demand for traditional sugar roasting techniques rooted in the region.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Sugar Maker Apprentice → Sugar Roasting Worker → Group Leader/Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Heating Kettle Operation / Hygiene Management / Stirring and Mixing Operation / Sugar Content Measurement / Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance / Productivity Improvement Activities / Quality Management (HACCP)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because product quality greatly depends on the precision of temperature and time management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for long hours of standing work and carrying heavy raw materials. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B Type 4)
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