Blister Pack Worker
ぶりすたーぱっくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Packaging Workers
- Minor : Product Packaging Workers
Summary
Blister Pack Worker is an occupation that performs packaging tasks sealing products such as pharmaceuticals, food, and toys using transparent plastic film and backing card.
Description
Blister Pack Workers are responsible for individually packaging products using transparent plastic film and backing sheets. The work content includes setting products into the packaging machine, adjusting heat seal temperature and pressure, appearance inspection and foreign matter checks after sealing, label application, and final packing. Automatic packaging machines are commonly used, but manual film folding processes and fine adjustments are also performed. It also includes simple maintenance and cleaning during line stoppages, replenishing packaging materials, and initial responses to quality issues.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation and labor reduction in manufacturing, automated packaging lines are being introduced, making machine operation and maintenance skills crucial. Stable demand is expected even with labor shortages.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Line Work / Shift / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Packaging Worker (Other Departments) → Manufacturing Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Management → Factory Supervisor
Required Skills
Handling Packaging Materials / Packaging Machine Operation / Product Setting / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Hygiene Management / Line Balancing / Machine Inspection Maintenance / Safety and Health Awareness
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking small scratches or foreign matter leads to product defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing and repetitive motions, requiring stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Little complex analysis; mainly following procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Requires accurate execution of prescribed procedures; little need for originality. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management and measurement are at a basic level. |
Aliases
- Pack Filling Worker
- Packaging Operator
Related Jobs
- Filling Worker
- Inspection Worker
- Label Applicator
- Shrink Packaging Worker