Egg Collection Worker (Poultry Farm)
しゅうらんさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job responsible for collecting, inspecting, and packing eggs from laying to collection at a poultry farm.
Description
Egg collection workers regularly collect eggs laid by chickens at poultry farms, check for dirt and cracks, wash them, sort by standards, and pack. Between operations, they also handle henhouse cleaning, chicken health observation, and record-keeping. Early morning or nighttime shift work aligned with laying times is common, requiring meticulous attention to hygiene management and quality preservation.
Future Outlook
In Japan's domestic poultry industry, needs for efficiency and labor-saving are increasing, with egg collection robots spreading, while demand for manual quality management is expected to remain. Labor shortages due to aging are a challenge, requiring influx of young workers and improvements to working environments.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatch and part-time available / Early morning shifts / Full-time positions / Indoor and outdoor work / Shift work
Career Path
集卵作業員 → 養鶏作業員 → 鶏舎管理者 → 養鶏場担当者 → 農場長
Required Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Disinfection and Cleaning Operations / Egg Handling Techniques / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Basic PC Operation / Forklift Driving / Recording and Reporting Tasks
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed inspections for cracks and dirt are necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina required for long hours of standing work and carrying heavy egg baskets. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Little complex analytical work. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine work with little idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Primarily simple numerical calculations, no advanced mathematical analysis needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Follows instructions for tasks, so little planning work. |
Aliases
- Egg Collection Worker
Related Jobs
- Henhouse Manager
- Livestock Keeper
- Poultry Worker
- Sanitation Manager