Land Transport Worker
りくじょううんぱんさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation involving loading/unloading, sorting, and transporting cargo in warehouses or premises using cargo handling machinery or hand tools.
Description
Land transport workers handle unloading, loading, sorting, and preparation for shipment of cargo in warehouses, logistics centers, and factory premises. In addition to manual transportation, they operate cargo handling equipment such as forklifts and hand lifts to move cargo safely and efficiently. High physical strength is required due to handling heavy items, and compliance with safe work procedures and teamwork are essential. Many sites operate on shift systems including night shifts, and as work efficiency improves and automation technologies are introduced, knowledge of machine operation and safety management is highly valued.
Future Outlook
While steady job openings are expected due to increasing logistics volume from expanding e-commerce demand, warehouse automation and mechanization are advancing, increasing the market value of workers with machine operation skills and safety management abilities.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Day shift only possible / Dispatched employee / Night shift / Shift work
Career Path
Site Worker → Team Leader → Group Leader/Supervisor → Warehouse Manager → Safety Manager/Education Staff
Required Skills
Cargo Form Confirmation / Cargo Handling Machine Operation / Compliance with Safe Work Procedures / Manual Loading and Unloading Techniques
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation Training Course / Safety and Health Management / Slinging Skills Training Course Completion / Small Mobile Crane Operation Training Course
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is needed for long hours of standing work and transporting heavy cargo. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Cargo handling work requires coordination among multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Tasks are proceduralized, with little complex analysis required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Accuracy in routine tasks is valued more than creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple quantity checks are required, no advanced mathematical skills needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Course
- Slinging Skills Training Course
Aliases
- Land Cargo Handling Worker
- Warehouse Worker
Related Jobs
- Forklift Operator
- Truck Driver
- Warehouse Worker