Surimi Steaming Worker
すいさんねりものじょうじょうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the manufacturing process of mixing, forming, and steaming fish paste products such as kamaboko and chikuwa using fish surimi as raw material.
Description
Surimi steaming workers specialize in the process of mixing fish surimi with salt, starch, etc., forming it, and heating (steaming) it using steam. Responsibilities range from raw material receiving inspection, mixing at specified ratios, molding, heating in steam kettles, post-cooling product inspection, to packaging. Quality and hygiene management are crucial, and they also handle line operations, machine inspections and cleaning, and environmental hygiene maintenance.
Future Outlook
While there is demand for personnel with specialized skills due to product diversification and advanced quality and hygiene management, automation and labor reduction are progressing, making efficient operations and skill succession key challenges.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Air-conditioned / Factory work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Line leader → Production manager → Quality control staff → Factory manager
Required Skills
Hygiene management and cleaning / Mixing ratio adjustment / Product inspection / Steam equipment operation
Recommended Skills
Basic machine maintenance / Food hygiene knowledge / Line work / Quality management (HACCP)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accurate work is required to maintain uniform product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for standing work and steam equipment operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Centered on routine tasks with little advanced analysis required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Product shapes and manufacturing methods are specified, requiring little creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Follows instructions to proceed with work, limiting autonomous actions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mixing ratio calculations are simple, requiring no advanced mathematical skills. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures and schedules are predefined, with few opportunities for self-planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene supervisor
- HACCP manager
Aliases
- Fish paste product manufacturing worker
- Kamaboko manufacturing worker
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