Picking Worker
ぴっきんぐさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Picking Workers
Summary
A job that involves taking specified goods from shelves in a warehouse based on inbound/outbound instructions and preparing them for shipment or delivery.
Description
Picking workers select and retrieve goods or parts handled in warehouses from shelves according to instructions from the warehouse management system, preparing them for shipment or supply to production lines. The work is primarily standing, using handy terminals or barcode readers to perform tasks accurately and quickly. They also handle inventory management and stocktaking, and are required to work efficiently in teams.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the e-commerce market, logistics volume is increasing. While simple tasks will decrease due to advances in automation and robot implementation, demand for personnel with knowledge of inventory management systems and multitasking abilities is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Emphasizes accuracy / High concentration / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched Contract Employee / Full-time / Overtime available / Part-time available / Shift
Career Path
Picking Leader → Warehouse Foreman → Logistics Coordinator → Warehouse Manager → Supply Chain Manager
Required Skills
Barcode Reader Operation / Cart Transport / Handy Terminal Operation / Inventory Management System Operation / Packing and Shipping Preparation
Recommended Skills
Basic Safety Management Knowledge / Forklift Operation Training / Lean Logistics / Warehouse Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accurate work is necessary to prevent misdelivery. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing for long periods and repetitive tasks require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work, so little creative thinking is required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Follow instructions to perform tasks, so little independent judgment is required. |
Aliases
- Picking Staff
- Warehouse Picking Worker
Related Jobs
- Delivery Driver
- Forklift Operator
- Sorting Worker
- Warehouse Worker