Mail sorting worker
ゆうびんしわけさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Transportation and Postal Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Postal Clerks
Summary
A job responsible for classifying mail items by destination and passing them to the next distribution process.
Description
Mail sorting workers, at post offices or mail distribution centers, handle the task of sorting incoming mail items and parcels by destination. They classify them accurately using manual work, sorting machines, or barcode readers, and send them to the next process via sorting tables or conveyors. The job involves long hours of standing and repetitive tasks, and during peak periods, the volume handled increases, requiring physical stamina and concentration. Work follows operational manuals, so accuracy and knowledge of safety and hygiene are also important.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of e-commerce usage, parcel handling volume is on an increasing trend. On the other hand, automation equipment is also being introduced, so operation skills for labor-saving equipment will be required in the future.
Personality Traits
Good physical stamina / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Mail sorting worker → Sorting team leader → Operations manager → Center manager → Post office operations manager
Required Skills
Barcode reader operation / Postal code identification / Sorting machine operation
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent mis-sorting of mail items. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy items. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of routine work. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work follows operational manuals. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is almost no numerical work. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Mail sorter
- Sorting worker
Related Jobs
- Logistics warehouse worker
- Mail delivery worker
- Parcel sorting staff