Log Loading Worker
ばつぼくつみこみさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
Forestry worker who loads felled logs onto trucks using heavy machinery or forklifts and prepares them for transportation.
Description
Log loading workers operate log collection machinery (forwarders, skidders, etc.), shovel loaders, and forklifts in forests to load felled logs onto trucks according to standards and quantities. They must ensure the stability and safety of the timber through load balance checks, slinging, and wearing safety harnesses. They work adapting to weather changes and terrain variations, and also perform regular machine inspections and maintenance.
Future Outlook
Amid the serious shortage of forestry workers in Japan, demand for those who acquire technology is expected to remain steady due to the progress of mechanization and efficiency improvements. Expertise will be further required with the introduction of safety management techniques and automated equipment.
Personality Traits
Good Teamwork / High Safety Awareness / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Night Work / Single Posting Possible / Team Work
Career Path
Forestry Worker Apprentice → Logger → Log Collector → Forestry Machine Operator → Site Supervisor → Forestry Business Owner
Required Skills
Chainsaw Basic Operation / Forklift Operation / Heavy Equipment Operation / Slinging / Timber Grading Standards
Recommended Skills
Forestry Machinery Maintenance / GPS Positioning Technology / Grading Construction Machinery Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to respond to changes in terrain and weather. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required for ensuring safety and preventing misloading. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is required for heavy equipment operation and handling heavy objects. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure harsh working environments and long hours of labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multiple people cooperate in machine operations and slinging. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine work is the main focus and there is little need for new ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it involves only simple load balance calculations and little specialized computation. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Logging Operation Safety Education
- Slinging Skills Training
- Vehicle Construction Machinery (Grading, etc.) Operation Training
Aliases
- Forestry Machine Operator
- Loading Worker
Related Jobs
- Forestry Machine Operator
- Log Collector
- Logger
- Lumber Processor