Wine Preparation Worker
ぶどうしゅしこみこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that uses grapes as raw material to prepare and manage wine, finishing it to a state ready for shipment as a product.
Description
Wine preparation workers sort harvested grapes and perform a series of wine brewing processes such as pressing, fermentation management, aging, clarification, and bottling. They measure temperature, sugar content, acidity, etc., to maintain appropriate fermentation conditions and ensure product quality through thorough hygiene management. Regardless of scale, they work at wineries, alcoholic beverage manufacturers, food factories, etc., cooperating as a team to carry out tasks.
Future Outlook
With increasing wine consumption domestically and internationally and the trend toward local production for local consumption, demand for specialized technicians remains steady, but successor shortages due to aging are a challenge.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Sharp Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Brewing Assistant → Wine Preparation Worker → Brewing Technician → Brewmaster → Winery Owner
Required Skills
Agricultural Product Inspection / Fermentation Process Control / Hygiene Management / Tank Operation / Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Brewing Chemistry / Quality Control / Tasting
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it requires analyzing measurement results such as sugar content and acidity to adjust fermentation conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute quality differences greatly affect yeast activity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there are many physically demanding tasks such as harvesting work and equipment cleaning. |
| Problem Solving | Requires the ability to detect and address issues such as fermentation failures early. |
Related Qualifications
- Brewing Technician (Wine Production)
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Wine Brewer
- Wine Preparation Worker
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