Chopstick Bag Inserter
はしぶくろいれにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Packaging Workers
- Minor : Product Packaging Workers
Summary
Job of inserting disposable chopsticks into bags manually or with mechanical assistance.
Description
The chopstick bag inserter performs the task of setting disposable chopsticks into packaging bags. On production lines in factories, restaurants, ryokans, etc., using manual labor or simple packaging machines, inserts chopsticks into chopstick bags and visually inspects for orientation, breaks, and dirt. To maintain work efficiency, required to continue operations at a constant speed and accurately process the specified quantities. Also responsible for cleaning the workplace and replenishing packaging materials.
Future Outlook
Demand is declining due to advances in automation and mechanization, but steady demand is expected to continue in areas requiring delicate manual work.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory Employment / Part-time / Casual / Shift / Standing Work
Career Path
Packaging Worker → Line Leader → Production Management → Quality Control
Required Skills
Manual Dexterity / Visual Inspection / Work Accuracy
Recommended Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Basic Packaging Machine Operation / Factory Line Work
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to check chopstick bag orientation and breaks. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for prolonged standing and manual work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly routine work, analytical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Basically routine work, so creativity is low. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work mainly follows instructions, with little initiative required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basically just counting quantities; no advanced mathematical skills needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Many routine tasks with few opportunities to plan independently. |
| Problem Solving | Work centers on routines with few complex problem-solving tasks. |
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