Waste Paper Sorting Worker (Paper Manufacturing)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
This occupation involves sorting collected waste paper by removing foreign objects and classifying it by size and type to make it usable as raw material.
Description
Waste paper sorting workers receive collected waste paper for reuse as papermaking raw material, remove foreign objects (such as plastic films, metal pieces, glass fragments, etc.) using manual labor or conveyor equipment, and sort and classify it by paper quality and type (newspapers, cardboard, magazines, etc.). They also handle bag breaking, monitoring belt conveyors, compressing and preparing sorted waste paper for packaging, cleaning and organizing worktables, and efficiently operating the production line while adhering to safety and health standards.
Future Outlook
While a certain number of job openings are expected due to the demand for recycled paper, labor saving may progress due to advances in mechanization and automation.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Waste Paper Sorting Worker → Site Leader → Production Management Staff → Quality Management Staff
Required Skills
Basic Safety and Health Knowledge / Conveyor Operation / Foreign Object Removal / Simple Machine Maintenance
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Forklift Driving Skills / Maintaining Concentration
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to spot and remove small foreign objects and debris. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy objects and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is almost unnecessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | The work mainly involves following instructions, with little need for proactive suggestions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Specialized knowledge acquisition is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex numerical processing is not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are predefined, and execution is emphasized over planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operator
Aliases
- Recycled Resource Sorting Worker
- Waste Paper Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Papermaking Operator
- Resource Recycling Worker
- Waste Disposal Worker