Label Applier
らべるはりつけさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Packaging Workers
- Minor : Labeling and Tagging Workers
Summary
A worker who applies labels or stickers to specified positions on products or parts manually or using machines, and also performs quality control.
Description
Label applicators are responsible for attaching labels, stickers, and tags to products or packaging materials. In addition to manual work or semi-automatic operations using label applicators, they also perform visual inspections after application and sort out defective products. They need to process the specified quantity accurately and efficiently according to work instructions or barcode information, requiring endurance and concentration from standing work and repetitive motions. High attention to detail and quality awareness are important to prevent misalignments or mistakes in application.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in automation and labor-saving, demand for simple tasks is on a decreasing trend. Acquiring high value-added skills such as quality control and multi-skilling is important.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Factory Work / Part-time Possible / Shift Work / Short-term Dispatch
Career Path
Packaging Line Worker → Packaging Line Leader → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Label applicator operation / Manual label application / Product visual inspection
Recommended Skills
Maintaining concentration / Multi-skilling / Simple machine maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in application position and orientation of text is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly simple tasks, no need for advanced analytical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly routine tasks with few opportunities for new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity grasp is basic counting work, no need for advanced numerical skills. |
| Planning & Organization | Follows work instructions, so little need for planning. |
Aliases
- Sticker Pasting Worker
- Tag Attaching Worker
Related Jobs
- Assembly Worker
- Inspection Worker
- Packaging Worker