Leaf Tobacco Bundler
はたばこけっそくにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural worker who manually bundles harvested leaf tobacco and shapes it suitably for drying or shipping.
Description
Leaf tobacco bundlers align a certain number of harvested leaf tobacco leaves, adjust the direction of the stems and overlaps, and bundle them with string or rubber bands. Bundled leaf tobacco becomes easier to handle during the drying process and shipping, contributing to quality maintenance. The work is performed outdoors or in work sheds, involving prolonged manual labor and carrying heavy bundles, requiring physical strength and concentration. It is highly seasonal, and during the harvest period, multiple people work together efficiently.
Future Outlook
Due to the decrease in leaf tobacco farms and the introduction of automation machines, the demand for bundlers is expected to continue declining. On the other hand, manual work for quality maintenance is emphasized in limited cases.
Personality Traits
Has patience / Has strong sense of responsibility / Is cooperative / Is meticulous / Is physically fit
Work Style
Daytime Work / Outdoor Physical Labor / Seasonal / Team Work
Career Path
Leaf Tobacco Bundler → Harvest Work Leader → Agricultural Work Foreman → Farm Manager
Required Skills
Agricultural Work Safety and Hygiene / Basic Calculation Ability / Leaf Tobacco Bundling Technique / Tobacco Leaf Quality Discrimination
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Work (Basic Knowledge) / Teamwork / Weather and Seasonal Adaptability
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To avoid damaging leaves and create uniform bundles. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required to sustain prolonged manual labor and outdoor work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To work efficiently in collaboration with multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly routine work, no need for advanced analytical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Follows prescribed procedures, so little creativity is required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Emphasis on accurately performing instructed tasks, with little spontaneous judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only needs to count accurately, no advanced mathematical skills required. |
| Planning & Organization | Mainly follows instructions rather than detailed planning. |
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