Harbor cargo handling worker
こうわんにやくさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A physically demanding job in harbors involving unloading and loading cargo from ships, transporting to land, and stacking.
Description
Harbor cargo handling workers handle unloading and loading from cargo ships, as well as land transportation and stacking of containers and bulk cargo. They operate cargo handling machinery such as cranes, forklifts, and hand lifts to manage heavy cargo. Safety management and teamwork adapted to weather, tides, and cargo conditions are crucial, requiring physical strength and attention. They work at sites of harbor operating companies or logistics firms, often involving shift work, night shifts, and long hours.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing trade volumes and maritime transport needs, but advancing automation and labor-saving technologies will require skill diversification.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cooperative / Has endurance / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Heavy labor / Long working hours / Outdoor work / Shift work / Teamwork
Career Path
Harbor cargo handling leader → Center manager → Logistics company staff → Harbor operations manager → Safety and health manager
Required Skills
Cargo handling work / Crane operation / Forklift driving / Hand truck and hand lift operation
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (basic English) / Hazardous materials handling knowledge / PC operation (inventory management) / Safety and health knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Must quickly adapt to changes in weather or cargo configuration. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to prevent cargo collapse or misloading. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged heavy labor and intense physical demands. |
| Stress Tolerance | Physical and mental stamina required to sustain heavy labor under time constraints. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because operations center on coordinated teamwork with multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity and idea generation skills are hardly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for advanced math; limited to tracking cargo quantities. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and organizational tasks are minimal; mainly following instructions. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane operator license
- Forklift operation training completion
- Small mobile crane operation training completion
Aliases
- Cargo handling worker
- Harbor worker
- Stevedore
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