Stevedore (Coastal cargo handling)
にやくさぎょういん（えんがんにやく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker who loads and unloads containers and bulk cargo between ships and quaysides using cranes and forklifts.
Description
Coastal stevedores handle loading and unloading of containers, bulk cargo, construction materials, etc., on ship decks and quaysides based on stevedoring plans. They operate mobile cranes and forklifts to secure, hoist, and move cargo, as well as perform rope lashing, cargo marking, and cargo inspection. They proceed with work while considering weather and sea conditions, conducting safety checks and coordinating with surroundings.
Future Outlook
While port automation and robotization advance, fine adjustments and monitoring tasks require human hands, expecting stable demand. Securing young talent is a challenge amid an aging workforce.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good team player / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Dispatched worker / Outdoor work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Stevedore apprentice → Stevedore → Team leader → Stevedore foreman → Terminal manager
Required Skills
Forklift driving / Mobile crane operation / Safety and health knowledge / Slinging
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (basic English) / Leadership experience / Port stevedoring work
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required for handling heavy loads to prevent accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires high physical strength for long hours of heavy labor. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to work safely and efficiently in harsh weather and tense conditions. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because they work in coordination with crane operators and team members. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Work procedures follow plans, with few opportunities for self-analysis and design. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work predominates, with few opportunities for generating new ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly performs work following instructions, with few opportunities for proactive business improvements. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple quantity checks, so advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Work plans are created in upstream processes, so opportunities for self-planning and organization are limited. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift operation training
- Mobile crane operation training
- Slinging training
Aliases
- Coastal stevedore
- Quayside stevedore
Related Jobs
- Crane operator
- Forklift operator
- Truck driver
- Warehouse worker