Socks Bundler
くつしたけっそくこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Packaging Workers
- Minor : Product Packaging Workers
Summary
A profession that bundles stacks of socks and secures them with bundling bands.
Description
Socks bundlers are responsible for gathering knitted socks on the production line into bundles of several pairs each and securing them using dedicated bundling bands or machines. Main tasks include aligning bundles to uniform counts, adjusting machines and performing simple inspections, and delivering bundled products to the next packaging process. As it mainly involves standing work and simple repetitive tasks, a certain level of physical stamina and attention to detail is required.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is anticipated amid ongoing labor shortages, the advancement of automation and robotics requires proficiency in machine operation and adaptation to labor-saving technologies.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Worker → Product Packaging Worker → Production Operator → Manufacturing Supervisor
Required Skills
Bundler operation / Bundling work / Machine inspection
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in bundle count lead to quality defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Endurance for long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | No complex analysis is required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Procedures are standardized, with little continuous learning required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple counting is needed; no specialized numerical analysis required. |
| Planning & Organization | Little need for planned task management. |
| Problem Solving | Complex problem-solving rarely occurs. |
Related Jobs
- Line Worker
- Product Packaging Worker
- Socks Sorter