Pear Sorter (Collection Yard)
なしせんかいん（しゅうかじょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
A worker at a pear collection yard who visually and tactilely inspects harvested fruit, sorts and packs it by grade, and prepares for shipment.
Description
Pear sorters (at collection yards) inspect each harvested pear visually and by touch, grading them based on scratches, spots, ripeness, sugar content, etc. After sorting, they are also responsible for packing, palletizing, and confirming and managing shipping documents. During peak seasons, prolonged standing work and handling of certain weights are required, and the ability to balance work efficiency and accuracy is important. By dividing tasks within a team and proceeding according to quality standards, they support the trust of the market and consumers.
Future Outlook
Labor shortages are intensifying due to aging and lack of successors. While labor-saving measures and automatic sorting machines are being introduced, detailed visual inspections will continue to be necessary, and steady employment is expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Casual employment available / Part-time available / Seasonal / Shift
Career Path
Sorter for Other Fruits → Logistics/Warehouse Worker → Quality Control Staff → Site Leader
Required Skills
Agricultural Product Inspection / Grading / Packing Work / Simple Weighing
Recommended Skills
Crop Inspection / Forklift Operation Skill / Hygiene Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to small scratches and discolorations is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent prolonged standing work and handling heavy loads. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work with little creative judgment. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mostly proceeds with work following instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few complex calculations, only basic quantity checks. |
Aliases
- Fruit Sorter
- Pear Sorting Worker
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