Leaf Vegetable Cultivation Worker (Greenhouse Cultivation)
そさいさいばいさぎょういん（ハウスさいばい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles all processes from seeding to harvesting vegetables in greenhouses, performing appropriate environmental management and quality maintenance.
Description
Leaf vegetable cultivation workers (greenhouse cultivation) are occupations that efficiently and stably produce vegetables in greenhouses (plastic greenhouses). They perform growth management such as seeding, seedling raising, irrigation, fertilization, and pruning after transplanting, and also handle pest and disease prevention and temperature/humidity management using environmental control devices. In harvesting operations, they determine the optimal harvest time, harvest without damaging the produce, perform grading and packaging, and prepare for shipment. In recent years, labor-saving efforts have advanced with the introduction of ICT and automation equipment, requiring the acquisition of new technologies.
Future Outlook
Amid an aging population and severe labor shortages, the introduction of labor-saving and automation technologies is progressing. Demand is stable, and acquiring ICT and robot technologies is expected to increase market value.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched contract employee / Employment at agriculture-related companies / Full-time employee / Shift work / Year-round employment
Career Path
Worker (Apprentice) → Lead Worker → Site Leader → Cultivation Manager → Farm Management Instructor
Required Skills
Fertilization and Irrigation Management / Harvesting, Grading, and Packaging Techniques / Pest and Disease Control / Seeding and Seedling Raising Techniques
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Environmental Control / ICT Tool Utilization / Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even small mistakes in growth management or pest and disease control can affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are routine and high-level creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because measurements involve basic quantities and complex numerical calculations are few. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Technology Certification (Horticulture)
- Pesticide Management Supervisor
Aliases
- Greenhouse Vegetable Cultivation Worker
- Vegetable Greenhouse Cultivation Worker
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