Mine Site Clerk
こうざんげんばじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
Mine site clerks handle clerical tasks at mining sites, such as document creation, attendance management, material ordering, inventory management, and safety documentation, supporting mining operations.
Description
Mine site clerks are stationed on-site, handling document management, preparation of attendance and payroll calculations, ordering and inventory management of materials and tools, safety and health documentation, budget management, and invoice processing. They coordinate communication between site workers and head office, ensuring materials are supplied at appropriate times to support safe and efficient mining operations. Main tasks include data entry and report creation using PCs. They are required to adapt to remote locations such as mountainous areas and irregular shifts.
Future Outlook
With stable demand in the mining industry, demand for site clerks is expected to continue, but digitization and RPA implementation will advance business efficiency, placing greater emphasis on IT skills and multitasking abilities.
Personality Traits
Excellent Communication Skills / Flexible and Adaptable / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Indoor/Outdoor Duties / On-site Stationed / Shift Work
Career Path
Mine Site Clerk → Production Management → Head Office General Affairs → Accounting Staff → Site Clerk Leader
Required Skills
Bookkeeping / Document Creation / Inventory Management / Office Software / Ordering Tasks
Recommended Skills
Excel (Advanced) / Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Level 2 / RPA Tools
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to harsh remote environments and sudden changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Errors in documents can affect safety and operations. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for material ordering and work schedule adjustments. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to calmly handle harsh work environments and emergencies. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine clerical procedures are common, and originality is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
- Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel)
Aliases
- Mine Clerk
- Mine Site Office Staff
- Mining Site Clerk
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- Construction Site Clerk
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