Cotton sorting worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that removes seeds and foreign matter from raw cotton to maintain consistent cotton quality.
Description
Cotton sorting workers handle raw cotton in spinning factories, operating sorting machines or performing manual work to remove impurities such as seeds and trash, producing cotton fibers that meet quality standards. They adjust, clean, and perform simple maintenance on machines while confirming the condition of the output cotton fibers through visual inspection or quantitative testing. As members of the production line, they must balance work speed and quality while adhering to safety and health standards.
Future Outlook
While automation is advancing, demand for skilled workers for high-quality products is expected to remain.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Cotton sorting worker → Spinning worker → Fiber product inspector → Production line leader
Required Skills
Machine maintenance (simple) / Quality inspection / Safety and health knowledge / Sorting machine operation
Recommended Skills
Machine maintenance / Manual inspection / Quality control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to avoid missing small impurities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for standing work and handling heavy raw materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Follows simple work procedures, so only mild logical thinking is required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex numerical analysis is not necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Follows work instructions, with little planning required. |
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