Tsumire (Tsumire) Manufacturing Worker
つみれせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures tsumire products by blending fish surimi, forming it into balls, heating and sterilizing.
Description
Tsumire manufacturing workers adjust fish surimi, mix it with dashi and seasonings, and then form it into balls using manual labor or forming machines. The formed tsumire is processed in heating and pressurized sterilization equipment, cooled, and then packaged using packaging machines. They also perform raw material preprocessing and quality control tasks such as preventing foreign matter contamination to maintain product safety and hygiene. Shift-based factory work involves significant physical labor, requiring hygiene awareness and precise operations.
Future Outlook
In Japan, with increasing demand for prepared foods due to an aging population, demand for fish surimi products including tsumire is stably progressing. Amid advancing mechanization and strengthened hygiene management, personnel proficient in quality control and manufacturing technology are in demand.
Personality Traits
Has Cooperativeness / Has Hygiene Awareness / Has Physical Stamina / Is Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Technology Development Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Fish Surimi Processing / Forming Skills / Operation of Heat and Pressure Sterilization Equipment / Packaging Machine Operation / Quality Control (Foreign Object Contamination Prevention) / Raw Material Selection and Preprocessing Skills
Recommended Skills
5S / Forklift Handling / HACCP Knowledge / Hygiene Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate quantities according to the recipe and forming precision directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of long-hour standing work and repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are few major changes from the basic recipe. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Strict measurement is required, but there is little advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Tsumire Artisan
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