Empty Bottle Collector (Engaged only in collection work)
くうびんかいしゅうにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that collects empty bottles of beverages and alcoholic drinks from households and stores, transports and sorts them for recycling or reuse.
Description
Empty bottle collectors are specialists who patrol predetermined routes to load empty bottles of beverages and alcoholic drinks manually or using carts, and transport them to collection centers or recycling facilities. They work efficiently in teams, perform safe cargo handling, and conduct quality checks (visual inspections for breakage and dirt). Features include outdoor early morning work and variations due to seasons and weather, requiring physical endurance and a sense of responsibility.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to the promotion of recycling and increasing environmental awareness. On the other hand, there is a possibility that work content will change with the introduction of mechanization and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Good at tedious work / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Site worker → Collection team leader → Supervisor
Required Skills
Cargo handling work / Loading and unloading heavy objects
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to carrying heavy bottles and long hours of outdoor work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Almost no advanced analysis is required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work is the main focus, and creativity is hardly needed. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Basically follows instructions for the work. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquisition of specialized knowledge is not highly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management is simple. |
| Planning & Organization | Work planning and route design are handled by managers. |
| Problem Solving | Complex problem-solving is delegated to specialists. |
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