Egg Collector
たまごしゅうかにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job involving collecting eggs laid in poultry farms, etc., and performing sorting, packing, and quality control.
Description
Egg collectors patrol the chicken houses in poultry farms to collect laid eggs. The collected eggs are visually inspected for dirt or cracks and sorted by standards (size and quality). Then, they are carefully packed into trays or boxes to prevent breakage and bundled into quantities according to shipment destinations. The work involves a lot of manual labor, often in early mornings or temperature-controlled environments, and requires proper hygiene management. Sometimes, forklifts are used to move large pallets.
Future Outlook
With increasing awareness of food safety in Japan and the introduction of HACCP, the importance of hygiene management is growing, and demand for skilled workers is expected to remain stable. On the other hand, automation technology is advancing, leading to improved work efficiency.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High Concentration / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Work / Indoor and Outdoor Work / Shift Work / With Quota
Career Path
Egg Collector (Beginner) → Packing Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Manager → Poultry Farm Manager
Required Skills
Egg Handling Technique / Packing Work / Quality Inspection (Visual Sorting) / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Inventory Management / Workflow Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to not miss cracks or dirt on eggs. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy loads. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because routine tasks are the main focus rather than complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work with little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic quantity management is needed, no advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Egg Collection Worker
- Egg Collection and Distribution Worker
Related Jobs
- Food Packaging Worker
- Harvesting Worker
- Poultry Worker