Fruit Harvest Worker
しゅうかくさぎょうしゃ（くだもの）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession involving harvesting fruit by hand or using machinery in orchards or farms, and performing quality sorting and shipment preparation.
Description
Fruit Harvest Workers harvest fruit by hand-picking or using light machinery when it reaches the appropriate ripeness in orchards or farms. After harvesting, they visually inspect for damage, diseases, and sizes, sort by grade, pack, and adjust to meet shipment standards. The work is heavily influenced by weather and seasons, often involving long hours of outdoor labor or work at heights. Additionally, understanding harvest schedules and coordinating with teams is essential, requiring efficient and careful work.
Future Outlook
Labor shortages are intensifying, leading to advances in mechanization, labor-saving measures, and utilization of foreign trainees. With increasing demand for high-quality fruit, needs for improved harvesting techniques and IT-based work management are also rising.
Personality Traits
Attentive to Details / Good Team Player / Patient / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Worker (Dispatched) / Full-time / Part-time / Seasonal Employment
Career Path
Harvest Worker → Team Leader → Site Supervisor → Production Manager → Orchard Manager
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Fruit Ripeness Judgment / Hand-Picking and Thinning Technique / Packing / Quality Inspection and Sorting
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Harvesting Machinery Operation / Pesticide Application Technique / Smart Agriculture
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Due to the need to adjust work content and timing according to weather and growth conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to maintain quality by not missing any damage or diseases on the fruit. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required due to long hours of outdoor work and handling heavy harvested items. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Management of harvest volume and sorting quantities is necessary, but advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
- Pesticide Management Instructor
Aliases
- Fruit Harvest Worker
- Fruit Picker
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