Pharmaceutical boxing worker
やくひんはこづめこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Packaging Workers
- Minor : Product Packaging Workers
Summary
Worker in the final packaging process of pharmaceuticals, who fills pre-mixed pharmaceuticals into containers or boxes, seals them, applies labels, and performs inspections.
Description
Pharmaceutical boxing workers perform the final stage of the manufacturing line, accurately filling pre-mixed pharmaceuticals (such as tablets, capsules, liquids, etc.) into specified containers or boxes, sealing them, applying labels, and conducting visual inspections. The work is carried out in a clean room, strictly adhering to hygiene management and quality control procedures based on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). They handle roles from automated packaging using machines to manual fine adjustments and inspections, ensuring product safety and compliance with standards.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain steady due to the stable increase in pharmaceutical needs. However, with advances in automation and robotics, there will be a need to shift skills toward machine monitoring, maintenance, and quality assurance tasks.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Clean room / Day shift / Factory work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Packaging operator → Leader/sub-leader → Packaging line manager → Production management → Quality control staff
Required Skills
Basic operation of packaging machines / Compliance with work procedures / Hygiene management (GMP) / Label application work / Manual insertion
Recommended Skills
Basic machine maintenance / Basic quality control knowledge / Hygiene management / Measurement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to prevent foreign matter contamination or filling errors. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves a lot of standing work and repetitive motions, requiring a certain level of physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Little complex analysis is required, with work centered on following manuals. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, with few opportunities for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little mathematical work is involved, only following basic measurement instructions. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are clearly defined, with little need for independent planning. |
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