Wakame Drying Worker
わかめかんそうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A fisheries processing job that washes and blanches harvested wakame, then dries and packages it using appropriate methods. Quality control and hygiene management are required.
Description
Wakame drying workers procure harvested wakame, remove foreign matter and dirt, then perform blanching or acid treatment, and carry out drying by sun or machine. After drying, they conduct quality inspections visually and with moisture meters, and cut and package according to standards. They also manage machine operations on the production line, hygiene such as cleaning and sterilization, inventory management, and process improvements. Knowledge of temperature and humidity control, and basic machine maintenance is required.
Future Outlook
While stable growth in demand for seaweed products is expected due to health consciousness domestically and internationally, the introduction of automation and labor-saving equipment is advancing, so acquiring equipment operation and management skills will lead to increased future market value.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Worker → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Control Staff → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dryer Operation / Hygiene Management / Quality Inspection / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Food Processing Knowledge / Inventory Management / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precision is needed to prevent slight drying unevenness or foreign matter contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy wakame. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced analysis is minimal. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is limited as manufacturing processes follow standards. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it mainly involves simple measurements. |
Aliases
- Seaweed Drying Worker
- Wakame Processing Worker
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