Hand-carried goods handler
てまわしひんうんぱんにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
Hand-carried goods handlers transport customers' luggage using hand trucks or by hand at stations, airports, hotels, event venues, etc., safely and smoothly delivering it to the destination. This is a service occupation.
Description
Hand-carried goods handlers transport customers' hand luggage or small packages by hand or using hand trucks or carts to the designated location. At stations or airports, they handle luggage for arriving and departing passengers, and at hotels, they manage delivery to and from guest rooms. Safe loading, maintaining balance, securing routes, and customer service manners are required. During peak periods, a large volume of luggage must be handled quickly, making physical strength, coordination, and flexible responsiveness essential.
Future Outlook
Although some tasks are declining due to advances in automation and mechanization, steady demand is expected in facilities requiring detailed customer service.
Personality Traits
Good coordination / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor and outdoor work / Part-time / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Logistics worker → Site leader → Logistics manager → Logistics center management supervisor
Required Skills
Customer service manners / Hand truck operation / Luggage arrangement / Physical handling (balance and center of gravity movement)
Recommended Skills
Communication skills training / First aid / Forklift operator's license
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of walking and carrying heavy objects require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Complex analysis is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine, and new ideas are rarely required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Work procedures are standardized. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity and weight calculations are simple. |
Aliases
- Luggage attendant
- Luggage handler
- Porter
Related Jobs
- Cargo handler
- Logistics worker
- Porter
- Truck driver
- Warehouse worker