Vegetable Oil and Fat Manufacturing Worker
しょくぶつゆししせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Factory worker who extracts and refines oils and fats from plant seeds or fruits to manufacture edible oils.
Description
Vegetable oil and fat manufacturing workers receive raw materials such as soybeans, rapeseeds, cottonseeds, and corn, perform drying and adjustment, and extract oil using presses or solvent extraction equipment. Subsequently, they enhance purity through processes such as degumming treatment, decolorization, deodorization, and refining, while simultaneously conducting quality control and machine maintenance. They are also involved in improving production line efficiency, maintaining product quality, and safety, health, and environmental measures.
Future Outlook
Demand for vegetable oils and fats is expanding as raw materials for food products, cosmetics, and biofuels. Development of functional oils and low-environmental-impact technologies is progressing, and demand for personnel in quality control and new technology introduction is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Shift Leader → Line Manager → Factory Engineer → Production Management
Required Skills
Centrifugal Separator Operation / Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Press and Extraction Equipment Operation / Pressure and Temperature Control / Quality Analysis
Recommended Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / English Literature Reading / Forklift Operation / HACCP
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent minute foreign matter contamination or chemical changes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to frequent handling of heavy objects and standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Requires precise execution of prescribed processes, where compliance is valued more than creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Type 4, Class B)
Aliases
- Edible Oil and Fat Manufacturing Worker
- Oil and Fat Processing Worker
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