Wrapping Worker (Packaging)
らっぴんぐこう（ほうそう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Packaging Workers
- Minor : Product Packaging Workers
Summary
A job that uses packaging materials to protect and decorate products, preparing them in a state suitable for shipment or sale.
Description
Wrapping workers (packaging) use packaging materials such as film, cardboard boxes, and cushioning materials to wrap products, performing sealing, sticker application, label pasting, etc., and are responsible for maintaining product quality, improving appearance, and preparing for shipment. In addition to manual packaging, they operate packaging machines for efficient packaging and also handle post-packaging inspections, weight measurements, and quantity checks. The work mainly involves standing operations in factories, warehouses, and logistics centers, accommodating multi-variety small-lot production and the introduction of automated lines.
Future Outlook
While mechanization advances due to progress in automation and labor-saving measures, demand is expected to remain stable in small and medium-sized enterprises and high-end product sectors, where careful manual packaging and multi-variety small-lot production capabilities are required.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High concentration / Meticulous / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Day Shift / Dispatch / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Wrapping Worker (Packaging) → Leader/Sub-leader → Manufacturing Line Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Label Application Work / Packaging Machine Operation / Packaging Skills / Quantity Management
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation (Inventory Management System Input) / Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Forklift Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to details such as packaging finish and quantity is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and repetitive tasks are common, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Complex logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows prescribed procedures, and high-level creativity is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple numerical processing such as quantity checks and weighing is required. |
Aliases
- Packaging Operator
- Packaging Staff
- Packaging Worker
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