Laundry sorting worker
せんたくものにわけさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
This occupation involves classifying and sorting clothes and bedding that have completed the washing process by item, customer, and destination, and handing them over to the next process or for delivery.
Description
Laundry sorting workers, at laundry facilities such as cleaning factories, hotels, and hospitals, classify washed clothes and bedding by type, customer, department, and destination, perform inspections and packaging, and hand them over to the next process. The work is standing work performed by moving back and forth along a fixed path, requiring attention to such things as stain removal status and invoice confirmation. Physical strength and concentration are needed to efficiently proceed with work during urgent requests or busy periods.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable due to ongoing labor shortages, but efficiency improvements via automatic sorting machines and AI introduction are in progress. Acquiring machine operation and quality control skills will enhance market value.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Light work / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Sorting worker → Team leader → Site supervisor → Logistics coordinator → Warehouse manager
Required Skills
Label and slip reading / Simple inspection / Sorting and classification
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (basic) / Quality control knowledge / Work flow design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent overlooking small stains or items. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and frequent repetition of the same movements. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and originality is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex calculations are not needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Advanced planning ability is not required since work follows manuals. |
Aliases
- Laundry sorter
- Laundry sorting worker
Related Jobs
- Cargo handling worker
- Cleaning worker
- Picking worker
- Warehouse worker