Uni Shiokara Bottling Worker
うにしおからびんづめこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized job that salt-pickles sea urchin (uni), adds seasonings, sterilizes, and bottles it. Thoroughly manages quality and hygiene to manufacture uni shiokara that can be stored long-term.
Description
Uni shiokara bottling workers salt selected sea urchins, add seasonings or adjusting liquids as needed, and bottle them using dedicated machines. After filling, they perform heat sterilization, cooling, and label application to ensure the product's shelf life and quality. Hygiene management and salt concentration checks are conducted at each process step, with substandard products excluded. They also handle machine operation and maintenance on the production line.
Future Outlook
While demand for specialized skills remains steady due to the diversification and high value-addition of food products, the advancement of automation and labor-saving technologies poses challenges in balancing skill inheritance with labor reduction.
Personality Traits
Patient / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Line Worker → Manufacturing Leader → Production Management → Quality Control → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Food Processing Technology / Hygiene Management / Machine Operation / Salt Adjustment
Recommended Skills
HACCP Knowledge / Hygiene Management Training / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to minute tasks is necessary to maintain hygiene and quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work, so no creativity is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
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