Market Transport Worker
いちばないうんぱんさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves transporting loads such as seafood and fresh produce within markets using manual labor or machinery (hand trucks, forklifts), from receiving to sorting and moving to storage areas.
Description
Market transport workers handle loading/unloading of cargo, transportation using hand trucks or forklifts, sorting, and movement to storage areas in wholesale markets and related facilities. Work often starts early in the morning and requires physical strength due to handling heavy items. Precise operation of equipment in limited spaces and coordination with other workers are important. They manage cargo accurately and efficiently while complying with safety and health standards.
Future Outlook
While market automation and FA progress, demand for manual labor and flexible responses continues. Expertise is expected to evolve with advancements in safety management and machine operation.
Personality Traits
Cautious and attentive / Good team player / Physically strong
Work Style
Contract/Dispatched employee / Early morning shifts / Indoor work / Shift work
Career Path
Forklift Operator → Warehouse Manager → Site Leader → Logistics Manager
Required Skills
Cargo Handling Work / Cargo Sorting / Forklift Operation Skills / Hand Truck Operation
Recommended Skills
Route Management / Safety and Health Knowledge / Slinging Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects require significant physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analysis or logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly needed in the job. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Related Jobs
- Forklift Operator
- Sorting Worker
- Warehouse Worker