Food and beverage sorting worker
いんしょくりょうひんしわけにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Picking Workers
Summary
This job involves sorting incoming food and beverages in warehouses or logistics centers by shipping destination or department. Tasks are performed quickly while paying attention to quality and hygiene.
Description
Food and beverage sorting workers receive incoming food and beverages in warehouses or logistics centers, and sort them by shipping destination while referring to picking lists or barcodes. They use handy terminals or barcode scanners to accurately manage inventory. This includes work in refrigerated or frozen areas requiring temperature control and handling heavy objects. They work efficiently while paying attention to hygiene and expiration dates, playing a key role in the logistics process.
Future Outlook
Demand will continue steadily due to the expansion of the e-commerce market, but warehouse automation and logistics robot adoption will reduce simple sorting tasks. Acquiring multi-skilling and machine operation skills will become important in the future.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Warehouse work leader → Site manager (supervisor) → Logistics center manager
Required Skills
Barcode scanner operation / Handy terminal operation / Inventory management system operation
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in items or quantities can hinder operations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because accurate work following prescribed procedures is required rather than creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple quantity checks are needed, no advanced mathematical analysis required. |
Aliases
- Beverage picking worker
- Food picking worker
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