Tokoroten Manufacturing Worker
ところてんせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Processes tengusa, the raw material for tokoroten, by boiling and dissolving, coagulating, forming, and packaging.
Description
Tokoroten manufacturing workers wash and pre-process seaweed raw materials such as tengusa, heat them to dissolve, cool and solidify, and handle manufacturing processes up to extrusion, cutting, and packaging. They adjust texture, transparency, and flavor through manual molding or operation of dedicated extrusion machines. They thoroughly manage product quality and hygiene (HACCP), and also perform cleaning and inspection of manufacturing equipment.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the inheritance of traditional food culture and rising health consciousness. There is a trend toward labor saving and standardization with mechanization and strengthened quality management.
Personality Traits
Hygiene conscious / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Line system / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Factory Worker → Materials Management → Manufacturing Process Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Heating and Gelling Process Management / Hygiene Management / Machine Operation / Manufacturing Line Machine Operation / Measuring and Formulation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic ISO22000 Knowledge / Basic Machine Maintenance / Food Processing Technology / HACCP Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires attention to detail for quality assurance and prevention of foreign matter contamination |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required for handling heavy pots and prolonged standing work |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Does not require advanced analytical thinking |
| Creativity & Ideation | Novel ideas are not particularly needed as it repeats fixed processes |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly performs work following instructions |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High mathematical ability not required, as it only involves measuring and formulation adjustments |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Tokoroten Craftsman
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