Garbage Sorting Worker (Sanitation Plant)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
This occupation sorts waste delivered to sanitation plants by hand or machine operation into combustible, non-combustible, and resource categories, facilitating recycling and proper treatment.
Description
Garbage sorting workers (sanitation plants) classify collected waste using conveyors, sorting machines, and manual labor into combustible garbage, non-combustible garbage, and resource garbage (paper products, plastics, metals, etc.). They remove foreign objects and hazardous materials on the work line, select recyclable resources, compress and package them for management, and also perform simple machine inspections and cleaning while adhering to safety and hygiene standards. Shift work including early mornings or nights may be required, and physical stamina and teamwork are essential due to handling heavy loads.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable amid growing importance of waste recycling. Adaptation to machine operation and maintenance skills is required with advances in automation and mechanization.
Personality Traits
Has Cooperativeness / Has Endurance / Has Hygiene Awareness / Has Physical Strength
Work Style
Full-time / Line Work / Night Shift / Shift
Career Path
Line Worker (Junior) → Group Leader → Site Supervisor → Waste Treatment Facility Manager
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Hazardous Materials / Operation of Conveyors and Sorting Machines / Quality Inspection / Sorting Skills
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Machine Inspection / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because sorting mistakes affect overall quality and safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is required due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy items. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily simple tasks, no need for advanced logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks, few opportunities to generate new ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because the main task is to proceed with work following instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple quantity checks are needed, no advanced calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Garbage Sorter
- Garbage Sorting Worker
- Waste Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Cleaning Worker
- Collection and Transportation Worker
- Recycling Plant Worker
- Waste Treatment Engineer