Packing (Konpou) Worker
こんぽうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that packs and prepares goods for shipment and transportation using appropriate packaging materials to prevent damage.
Description
Packing workers handle packaging tasks for products and goods in factories and warehouses ahead of shipment and transportation. They select materials such as cardboard boxes and plastic cases, insert cushioning materials to protect the contents, and seal and secure them with tape or tie bands. Their primary role is to devise packing methods tailored to the product's shape, weight, and transportation method to prevent damage or contamination. To maintain work efficiency and quality, they follow prescribed procedures while improving methods as needed.
Future Outlook
While labor savings advance due to progress in automation and mechanization, demand is expected to remain steady owing to growth in e-commerce and increasing needs for small-lot packing of diverse goods.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract worker / Dispatch worker / Part-time/alba available / Shift / Standing work
Career Path
Packing operation staff → Group leader/Leader → Warehouse manager → Logistics manager
Required Skills
Handling heavy objects / Handling packaging materials / Manual dexterity / Packing techniques
Recommended Skills
Basic quality control knowledge / Forklift operation skills / Hygiene management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to pack products accurately without damaging them. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects, requiring high physical strength and endurance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Since the work mainly follows set procedures, logical thinking skills are not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Basically, standardized work processes do not require much creative idea generation. |
| Initiative & Leadership | The work centers on following instructions, with little demand for spontaneous leadership. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Procedures are often fixed, providing few opportunities to acquire new knowledge. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only quantity management is needed; no advanced mathematical analysis required. |
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