Waste Paper Collector
こししゅうかにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that collects and transports waste paper from companies and households, sorts and gathers it, and provides it to wholesale markets or recycling factories as recycled resources.
Description
Waste paper collectors regularly collect waste paper generated from businesses and households, load it using heavy machinery or by hand, and transport it to their own warehouses or intermediate processing facilities. On site, they sort newspapers, cardboard, magazines, etc., by type, and after collection, deliver them to recycling factories or recycled resource markets at wholesale destinations. Duties include truck driving, cargo handling operations, inventory management, etc., and they contribute to environmental conservation and resource circulation.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to the increasing need for waste recycling and heightened SDGs awareness, labor shortages and the introduction of automation and efficiency technologies are anticipated.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Physically strong / Punctual / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Worker / Day Shift / Direct Commute / Self-Employed / Shift Work
Career Path
Waste Paper Collection Worker → Team Leader → Site Supervisor → Sales Representative → Independent Business
Required Skills
Cargo Handling Operations / Heavy Object Handling / Sorting Operations / Truck Driving
Recommended Skills
Forklift Driving / Slinging Skills Training / Warehouse Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for loading and unloading heavy loads and long hours of driving. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work centers on following work instructions rather than detailed analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and little creativity is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because experience and mastery of work procedures are sufficient rather than specialized knowledge. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Scrap Collector
- Waste Paper Collector
Related Jobs
- Recycler
- Scrap Collector
- Used Paper Wholesaler