Bag packing worker
ふくろづめこんぽうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A worker who performs bag-filling operations, dividing products or agricultural products into specified weights and quantities and packing them into packaging materials.
Description
Bag packing workers handle packing tasks by filling bags or packs with various products such as food, chemicals, and industrial goods based on specified weights or quantities, and performing sealing and label application. They use manual labor or automatic packaging machines to carry out a series of operations from preparing packaging materials, weighing, sealing, to appearance inspection. In line work, operations are repeated at a constant speed, requiring both quality maintenance and production efficiency. Adherence to safety and hygiene rules and careful handling to prevent damage are important.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to diversification of purchase methods and expansion of the e-commerce market, but advances in automation and robotization are creating a trend toward requiring technical operation skills and multi-variety small-lot production capabilities.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Packaging line operator → Packaging team leader → Warehouse manager and logistics manager
Required Skills
Basic packaging machine operation / Labeling / Packaging material replacement / Sealing operation / Weighing operations
Recommended Skills
Basic quality control knowledge / Forklift operation skills / Hygiene management / Multi-skilling
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise work is required to prevent product damage and quality defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves much standing work and repetitive tasks, requiring a certain level of physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analytical thinking is not required as it follows standardized procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not highly required as the work centers on manual-based operations. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical skills are not required as it only involves quantity checks and simple calculations. |
| Planning & Organization | Advanced planning and organizing abilities are not required as it follows standardized procedures. |
Aliases
- Bag-filling worker
- Packaging worker
- Packer
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