Cargo Loading and Unloading Worker
かもつつみおろしさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves loading and unloading cargo by hand or using machinery at ports, warehouses, and logistics centers. Efficient and safe cargo handling operations are required.
Description
Cargo loading and unloading workers unload cargo from trucks, ships, and containers at ports, warehouses, and logistics centers, and perform palletizing, packaging, and sorting. Operations are carried out manually or using machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks, with handling of heavy goods and safety management being important. Based on shipping instructions, appropriate stacking and securing are performed to prevent damage and optimize transportation efficiency. Work is conducted in collaboration with teams, requiring physical stamina for shift work and prolonged standing.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to the expansion of the e-commerce market and the increase in logistics facilities. While automation and robotization are advancing, human labor is still needed for complex cargo and emergency responses, making the acquisition of skills for efficiency improvement important.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Team Player / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Indoor and Outdoor Work / Part-time Available / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
General Worker (Cargo Handling) → Forklift Operator → Leader (Team Leader) → Site Supervisor → Warehouse Manager
Required Skills
Forklift Driving Skills / Manual Handling Techniques / Quantity Verification / Safety Management Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic English Conversation / Basic PC Operation / Packaging and Securing Techniques / RFID Reader Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent misloading or damage to cargo. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required for transporting heavy goods and prolonged standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate as a team and perform work safely. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work procedures are standardized, and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is basically performed following instructions. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training Completion
Aliases
- Cargo Handler
- Warehouse Worker
Related Jobs
- Forklift Operator
- Logistics Manager
- Truck Driver
- Warehouse Manager