Fruit Sorter (Canned Food Manufacturing: Raw Material Sorting)
せんかこう（かんづめせいぞう：げんりょうのせんべつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
This occupation involves visually inspecting and manually sorting fruits and vegetables used as raw materials in canned food manufacturing to remove defective products and foreign matter.
Description
On the production line's belt conveyor, visually inspect fruit and vegetable raw materials, checking for color, shape, presence of damage, etc., and remove off-specification items. Perform standing work for long hours in a temperature- and humidity-controlled factory to stably supply raw materials that meet product quality standards. The work is mainly manual but may also be combined with automatic sorting machines.
Future Outlook
Although it is a labor-intensive job, demand is gradually decreasing due to the introduction of labor-saving and automation technologies. However, the need for high-quality sorting work continues.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / High concentration ability / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Fruit Sorter → Packaging Worker → Quality Control Staff → Line Leader
Required Skills
Equipment Operation / Manual Dexterity / Understanding of Quality Standards / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Food Hygiene Knowledge / Foreign Matter Contamination Prevention / Packaging Machine Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because visual accuracy is required to not miss small scratches or foreign matter. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to continue detailed work standing for long periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as it mainly follows prescribed procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex calculations are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Fruit Sorting Worker
- Raw Material Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Canned Packaging Worker
- Food Manufacturing Operator
- Quality Inspector