Assortment Worker (Sorting Packaging)
あそーとこう（しわけほうそう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Packaging Workers
- Minor : Product Packaging Workers
Summary
Job involving selecting, combining products or parts according to standards and specifications, and packaging them.
Description
Assortment workers (sorting packaging) visually inspect products or parts on factory or warehouse production lines, sort them into specified quantities or combinations, and perform packaging tasks such as boxing, insertion, sealing, and labeling. They prepare materials according to work instructions, conduct final checks after packaging, and prepare for shipment. The work is mainly manual, involving a lot of standing and repetitive motions, while playing an important role in determining product quality.
Future Outlook
While some tasks will be mechanized due to the introduction of labor-saving and automation technologies, detailed inspection and combination tasks will still require human labor, so a certain level of demand is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands, good at detailed work / Good at steady work / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Manufacturing dispatch / Part-time OK / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Line Worker → Packaging Leader/Sub-leader → Line Supervisor → Quality Control (QC) → Warehouse Manager
Required Skills
Handling Packaging Materials / Parts Assembly / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Forklift Operation Skills / Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires accurate sorting and packaging of product types and quantities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | No complex analysis required; mainly routine tasks. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Follows prescribed procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Requires little individual judgment. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Work procedures can be learned in a short time. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple quantity checks required. |
| Planning & Organization | Follows work instructions. |
| Problem Solving | Non-routine problem-solving rarely occurs. |
Aliases
- Assortment Worker
- Packing Worker
- Sorting Worker
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