Logging, Timber Processing, and Log Collection Workers
ばつぼく・ぞうざい・しゅうざいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
A profession responsible for felling trees in forests, processing them into logs or chips (timber processing), collecting, and transporting them.
Description
Logging, Timber Processing, and Log Collection Workers use chainsaws, harvesters, forwarders, and other machinery at forest management and timber production sites to fell trees, process them into logs or chips (timber processing), collect them with winches or forwarders, and transport them to log yards. They develop work plans and conduct safety checks according to terrain, tree species, and weather conditions, and work efficiently and safely in teams. Qualifications and training such as heavy equipment operation, slinging, and crane operation are required.
Future Outlook
Aging population and labor shortages are progressing, requiring productivity improvements through mechanization and ICT technology introduction. From the perspective of forest environmental conservation, work efficiency and safety measures are expected to be strengthened.
Personality Traits
High Safety Awareness / Patient / Physically Fit / Problem-Solving Oriented / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Mountain Forest Site / Outdoor Full-Time / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Logging Worker → Timber Processing Technician → Log Collection Operator → Forestry Engineer → Forestry Site Supervisor → Forest Cooperative Staff
Required Skills
Chainsaw Operation / Crane Operation (Slinging) / Forestry Machinery Operation (Forwarder, Harvester) / Site Safety Checks / Use of Safety Harness and Protective Gear / Winch Operation
Recommended Skills
First Aid and Rescue Skills / Forest Ecology Knowledge / Ladder and Scaffolding Work / Site Measurement and Marking Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible response to changes in weather and terrain is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To cut trees at precise positions and ensure safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical endurance is needed to handle heavy equipment and long hours of outdoor work. |
| Problem Solving | Because ingenuity in work methods suited to site terrain and tree species is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because work involves ongoing tension in hazardous operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because little new idea generation is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training
- Special Education for Logging Operations
Aliases
- Log Collection Worker
- Logging Worker
- Timber Processing Worker
Related Jobs
- Forest Management Supervisor
- Forestry Engineer
- Forestry Machine Operator