Log Yarding Worker
きよせさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
A forestry worker who collects felled timber in a location easy to transport out, organizes and stacks it.
Description
Log yarding workers use heavy machinery or winches to collect felled and processed timber in locations easy to transport out, organize and stack it. They perform operations considering terrain and center of gravity, supporting loading onto trucks or forwarders. The work is mainly outdoors, requiring teamwork and safe operations.
Future Outlook
Amid aging population and labor shortages, mechanization and automation technologies are advancing, but demand for skilled workers is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early morning / Outdoor work / Seasonal fluctuations / Shifts / Team work
Career Path
Log Yarding Worker → Forestry Machine Operator → Lumber Worker → Site Team Leader → Forest Technician
Required Skills
Forestry machinery operation (forwarder, skidder) / Terrain reading ability / Timber cutting and processing / Yarding techniques
Recommended Skills
First aid / Protective gear management / Terrain reading ability / Understanding of work plans
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention is needed to stack unstable timber safely. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long outdoor work and heavy machinery operation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Requires little complex analysis as work procedures are clear. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work is predominant, requiring little creative thinking. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mostly acts on instructions, with little spontaneous leadership. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no numerical processing is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Logging Safety Education
- Forestry Machinery Operation Training
Aliases
- Log Stacking Worker
- Yarding Worker
Related Jobs
- Forestry Machine Operator
- Logger
- Lumber Worker