Tuber Sorting Worker
いもるいせんべつさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
Tuber sorting workers classify and sort agricultural products such as potatoes and sweet potatoes by quality, size, and shape using manual labor or machinery.
Description
Tuber sorting workers use belt conveyors or sorting machines in agricultural product processing plants or sorting facilities to visually inspect potatoes and sweet potatoes for scratches, dirt, and foreign objects, and sort and classify them by hand according to size, shape, and quality. The work involves standing and maintaining a steady pace as line work, handling classification and packaging preparation according to standards. There are busy seasons depending on harvests, and attention is paid to hygiene management and safety.
Future Outlook
Although demand for manual labor is decreasing due to advances in automation and mechanization, high visual inspection skills are required for diverse quality standards and new varieties, and there remains steady demand in small- and medium-sized sorting facilities.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Good team player / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract employee / Day shift / Part-time available / Regular employee promotion / Shift
Career Path
Tuber Sorting Worker (Junior) → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Management Staff → Agricultural Product Processing Job
Required Skills
Belt conveyor operation / Sorting (manual) / Sorting machine operation / Understanding of quality standards and specifications / Visual inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic machine maintenance / Forklift operation / Hygiene management / Line work
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is needed to not miss small scratches or foreign objects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Stamina to stand continuously and endurance for repetitive manual tasks are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is hardly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is hardly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | There are few opportunities to proactively improve work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
| Planning & Organization | There are few opportunities to make plans independently. |
Aliases
- Potato Sorting Worker
- Tuber Sorting Worker
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- Agricultural Product Processor
- Fruit Sorting Worker
- Vegetable Sorting Worker