Vegetable Pickle Worker
やさいつけものこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialized food manufacturing worker who washes and salt-pickles vegetables, and handles fermentation, seasoning, and packaging.
Description
Vegetable pickle workers clean and cut vegetables such as cabbage, daikon radish, and cucumbers, perform salting or immersion in seasoning liquid, manage fermentation temperature and time, conduct sterilization processing, handle packaging and label application, and perform quality inspections, all in an integrated manner. They operate manufacturing lines or dedicated machines, adhere to product hygiene and safety standards, and mass-produce stable-quality pickle products. The work centers on line operations in factories, and may involve shift work or rotating shifts.
Future Outlook
The domestic pickle market is stable, with increasing demand for functional pickles due to rising health consciousness and the fermented food boom. On the other hand, advances in automation and labor saving are leading to greater emphasis on machine operation and quality management skills.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Line Operator → Team Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Machine Operation (Pickle Manufacturing) / Quality Inspection / Weighing and Mixing Operation
Recommended Skills
Fermentation Control Knowledge / Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge / Traceability Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary not to miss subtle differences in quality or hygiene. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and carrying heavy containers. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work, so little creativity is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple weighing operations, with no need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Pickle Worker
- Vegetable Pickle Manufacturing Worker
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- Food Manufacturing Worker
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