Used Paper Collector (those engaged only in collection work)
ふるがみかいしゅうにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A field job that collects used paper such as discarded newspapers and cardboard from households and businesses and transports it for resource recycling.
Description
Used paper collectors engage in regularly collecting used paper (newspapers, cardboard, magazines, etc.) from communities and companies and transporting it to recycling facilities. The work is mainly outdoors, involving patrolling collection routes with trucks or hand-pushed carts and handling loading and unloading onto the cargo bed. Physical strength is required to handle heavy bundles of paper, and operations are conducted with attention to safety and hygiene. It is a profession that efficiently collects through team collaboration and contributes to environmental conservation and resource circulation.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable or increasing due to labor shortages from declining birthrate and aging population. However, business forms may change in the future with the introduction of automatic collection technologies and similar advancements.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Used Paper Collection Worker → Collection Team Leader → Logistics Staff → Recycling Plant Worker → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Cargo Handling and Transportation Work / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation Skills Training / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina to transport heavy loads over long periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly simple tasks, no need for advanced analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | In collecting large quantities of paper, fine accuracy is not particularly emphasized. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Many routine tasks, little demand for new ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Generally follow work manuals, with little demand for initiative. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Work procedures are fixed, with low learning burden. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only to the extent of weighing loads, no need for advanced mathematical abilities. |
| Problem Solving | Routine tasks with limited problem-solving. |
Aliases
- Used Paper Collection Worker
- Used Paper Collector
Related Jobs
- Recycling Plant Worker
- Resource Recovery Worker
- Waste Collection and Transportation Worker