Freight Car Loading/Unloading Worker
かしゃつみおろしさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A worker who loads and unloads cargo onto freight cars for rail freight, handling cargo safely and efficiently.
Description
Freight car loading/unloading workers are a profession that loads and unloads cargo onto freight cars of freight trains at rail freight terminals or station yards. They handle diverse cargo such as pallet shipments, break bulk cargo, and packaged goods using forklifts, cranes, or manual labor, and secure them with chains or belts. Rapid operations in line with train schedules, safety and health management, and record-keeping are also required. Responses to weather and time of day are necessary, and tasks are carried out accurately while cooperating as a team.
Future Outlook
Although some processes will change due to advances in automation and mechanization, there remains high demand for handling diverse cargo and on-site management tasks.
Personality Traits
Good cooperativeness / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Includes night work / Outdoor work / Shift work / Station yard work / Team work
Career Path
Site Worker → Supervisor → Freight Terminal Manager → Warehouse Manager → Logistics Manager
Required Skills
Cargo Handling Machine Operation / Cargo Handling Techniques / Forklift Operation Skills / Safety and Health Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic First Aid Knowledge / Basic PC Operation / Chain/Belt Securing Technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to prevent cargo damage or accidents |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required to handle heavy cargo |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced analytical thinking is not required |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative idea generation is not much required in the job |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because there is relatively little learning of specialized knowledge |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical calculations are not required |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Course
Aliases
- Freight Car Cargo Handling Worker
- Freight Car Loading and Unloading Worker
Related Jobs
- Forklift Operator
- Truck Driver
- Warehouse Worker