Empty Bottle Collector (Including Wholesaling)
くうびんかいしゅうにん（おろしうりまでおこなうもの）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation of collecting used empty bottles from customers or public facilities, sorting and storing them, and supplying them to the recycled resource wholesale market.
Description
Empty bottle collectors regularly collect used glass or plastic bottles from beverage manufacturers, restaurants, public facilities, etc. After collection, they unload at the site, check for dirt or damage, sort them, and store them in a warehouse. Then, they transport and sell them to recycled resource dealers or wholesale markets. They handle a wide range of tasks including planning collection routes, driving and operating vehicles like trucks and forklifts, coordinating and renewing contracts with customers, inventory management, and invoice processing. With increasing awareness of environmental protection, there is a demand for efficient and safe collection systems.
Future Outlook
Due to increasing recycling and environmental awareness and the promotion of circular economy, stable demand is expected to continue. Efficiency will improve with the introduction of automated collection systems, but manual precise sorting will still be necessary.
Personality Traits
Diligent / Interested in the Natural Environment / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Collection Driver → Site Leader → Sales Representative → Area Manager
Required Skills
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Forklift Driving Skills / Hazardous Materials Handling
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to prevent defective bottles and foreign matter contamination. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of loading/unloading and yard work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative idea generation is rarely required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Procedures are routine, with little need for acquiring advanced new knowledge. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple quantity management is needed; no advanced mathematical analysis is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Bottle Collector
- Empty Bottle Recycler
Related Jobs
- Recycler
- Resource Waste Collector
- Waste Disposal Operator