Freight Car Shunter (Factory)
かしゃそうしゃこう（こうじょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized worker who performs shunting and marshalling of freight cars, coupling and uncoupling, and loading preparation on dedicated lines or railway tracks within factory premises.
Description
Freight Car Shunter (Factory) operates locomotives or self-propelled shunting locomotives in factory yards or sidings, handling shunting and marshalling of freight cars, coupling and uncoupling, etc. Follows work instruction sheets and signals, performs safety checks while moving freight cars to designated positions, and coordinates with loading personnel. Daily inspections, simple maintenance, safety management, and instruction transmission via radio communication are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
While some tasks will become more efficient with the introduction of automation and unmanned technologies, human monitoring and control will still be necessary for complex yard operations. In the future, skills in collaborating with automatic shunting systems and knowledge of IoT and data analysis will be increasingly valued.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Calm and composed / Cooperative / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Shunting Worker → Shift Leader → Operations Manager → Safety Manager → Training and Instruction Staff
Required Skills
Machine Inspection and Maintenance (Simple) / Radio Communication Operation / Safety Confirmation and Risk Assessment / Shunting Locomotive Operation / Signal Device Operation
Recommended Skills
Crane Operation / Forklift Operation Skill / Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor operational errors can lead to accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of outdoor work and handling heavy objects. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because shunting operations require coordination among multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | There are many fixed work procedures, and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis is not required. |
Aliases
- Freight Car Shunting Worker
- Shunter Worker
Related Jobs
- Freight Railway Transport Dispatcher
- Locomotive Engineer
- Railway Vehicle Shunting and Marshalling Worker
- Track Maintenance Worker