Egg Sorter (Food Manufacturing Factory)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
Workers on the production line of food manufacturing factories who inspect the appearance and weight of flowing eggs and sort and classify them according to quality and size.
Description
Egg sorters inspect eggs flowing on the production line of food manufacturing factories using visual checks or dedicated machines, checking for cracks, dirt, and foreign matter. They sort them by standards based on weight, size, and quality criteria, and remove defective products. The work is mainly standing, requiring high attention to detail and sustained effort to accurately sort eggs flowing at a constant speed. Shift work including early mornings or late nights is common, and simple cleaning or inspection of machines may be required when the line stops.
Future Outlook
While there is steady demand due to labor shortages, automation and AI inspection technologies are advancing, with simple tasks expected to be mechanized. Acquiring skills in line management or quality control will improve future prospects.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Sorting Worker → Leader/Foreman → Quality Control Staff → Line Manager → Factory Operations Management
Required Skills
Line Work Experience / Understanding of Quality Standards / Visual Inspection / Weighing Equipment Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Food Hygiene Knowledge / Basic Machine Operation / Cleaning Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is needed to detect fine cracks or dirt. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | No complex analytical thinking is required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Little need for creative idea generation. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly following prescribed procedures, so high initiative is not required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Relatively little need to acquire specialized knowledge or skills. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little complex calculation; simple weight measurement is sufficient. |
| Planning & Organization | Mainly routine work rather than planning or organizing. |
Aliases
- Egg Sorting Worker
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