Hello, my name is Kazuaki Sasaki, and I'm in charge of maintenance at Hanaizumi Farm.

I joined the company this March. I'm an older guy.

I've heard somewhere that "nothing in life is wasted," but I've come to truly believe that since starting this job. Fixing a flat tire on my bicycle as a child. Helping my brother repair his motorcycle. Working as a plumber for a plumbing company. etc. All those experiences are proving incredibly useful now (or at least I feel like they are). Repairing water leaks. Replacing fences. Replacing machine parts. etc.

I'm experiencing a strange mix of things every day, where all my past experiences have led me to this job.

Currently, I spend my days supporting pig management while also performing maintenance work. Since I'm working inside the pigsty and sometimes right next to the pigs, I'm careful not to drop, throw, or lose any tools or parts.

Right now, there's so much I don't understand, and I'm desperately trying to minimize the trouble I cause.

I truly feel that I've landed a great job, being able to utilize my existing skills, contribute to the company, and help deliver delicious meat to our customers.

We will strive to become a reliable maintenance team as soon as possible.