Back Office Staff (Retail Packaging Clerk)
こうほうがかり（こうりてんほうそうがかり）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Packaging Workers
- Minor : Product Packaging Workers
Summary
A job in a retail store's back office where customers' purchases are wrapped in paper bags, boxes, gift wrapping, etc., to ensure appearance and safety.
Description
Back Office Staff (Retail Packaging Clerk) is a job specializing in product packaging in the back office or packaging area of retail stores. It involves placing customers' purchased goods into paper bags, plastic bags, boxes, etc., and performing gift wrapping or attaching noshi decorations. It also includes attaching price labels or barcode stickers, managing and replenishing packaging materials, and ensuring the aesthetics and safety of products. Responsibilities include operating packaging equipment and bulk packaging of mass-produced items, requiring attention to detail and appropriate communication skills.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates, aging population, and labor shortages, demand will continue to some extent, but with the spread of automated self-packaging machines and cashierless checkouts, demand may plateau or gradually decrease in the future.
Personality Traits
High Cleanliness Awareness / Meticulous / Polite and Courteous / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Back Office / Full-time / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Senior Packaging Clerk → Packaging Leader → Backyard Manager → Store Manager
Required Skills
Basic Operation of Packaging Machines / Gift Wrapping / Handling Packaging Materials / Packaging Material Management / Price Tag Attachment
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Manners / Inventory Management / Packing Design / Seal Printer Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor irregularities in packaging or misalignment of sticker application affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and repetitive motions, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Initiative & Leadership | Because there is little decision-making authority, and the main tasks follow manuals. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical calculations are not required. |
Aliases
- Backyard Packaging Clerk
- Packaging Staff
- Retail Packaging Clerk
Related Jobs
- Cashier
- Display Clerk
- Product Packaging Worker