Heat Seal Worker (Cellophane Heat Sealing Packaging)
ひーとしーるこう（ぽりせろふぁんねつみっぷうほうそう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Packaging Workers
- Minor : Product Packaging Workers
Summary
This occupation involves heat-sealing cellophane film to package products. It requires operation of sealer machines, quality control, and ensuring safety and hygiene.
Description
The Heat Seal Worker (Cellophane Heat Sealing Packaging) wraps cellophane film around products on the packaging line and heat-seals it using a sealer machine. Before work begins, they start up and inspect the machine, set the film, adjust sealing conditions (temperature, pressure, speed), and inspect after sealing. They check for sealing defects or foreign matter contamination to ensure quality and maintain line operation. Regular machine maintenance, cleaning, and adherence to safety and hygiene procedures are also important. As line work, they cooperate as a team to support stable production.
Future Outlook
With advancements in automation and labor reduction in manufacturing, some processes will become mechanized, but demand for high-quality packaging remains stable. Demand is expected to persist by enhancing machine operation skills and quality management abilities.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Patient / Physically strong / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Factory work / Part-time/Alba available / Shift / Standing work
Career Path
Packaging Line Operator → Packaging Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Staff
Required Skills
Machine Inspection and Adjustment / Material Handling (Film) / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge / Sealer Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Hygiene Management / Machine Maintenance / Photographic Film / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Sealing defects lead to quality issues, so high attention to detail is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina to sustain long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly simple tasks, so advanced logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Communication Skills | Many tasks are performed independently, with few opportunities for interpersonal coordination. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Follows prescribed procedures, so original ideas are rarely required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Performs instructed tasks, so autonomous actions are limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management is basic; no advanced mathematical analysis is needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are standardized, with few opportunities for self-planning. |
Aliases
- Heat Seal Operator
- Heat Sealing Packaging Worker
- Seal Operator
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