Postal Contractor
ゆうびんいたくいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles the collection and delivery of mail items and parcels based on a contract.
Description
Postal contractors perform tasks under contracts with Japan Post and others, collecting mail items and parcels such as Yu-Pack from bases and delivering them to each delivery address. They are responsible for understanding delivery routes, confirming recipient addresses and postal codes, handling cases of absence, collecting delivery receipts, and more. This also includes sorting packages, managing the operation of collection and delivery vehicles (bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles), and customer service. Flexible adaptability to weather and road conditions, as well as physical stamina, are required.
Future Outlook
With the spread of online shopping, demand for parcel delivery is on an increasing trend. While labor shortages continue, there is potential for improved business efficiency through AI-based route optimization and the introduction of automated delivery technologies.
Personality Traits
Physically fit / Punctual / Strong sense of responsibility / Values accuracy
Work Style
Contract employee or business consignment / Outdoor work / Shift / Vehicle travel
Career Path
Contract Delivery Worker (Junior) → Promotion to full-time delivery worker → Delivery team leader / Area leader → Managerial position (sales management) → Logistics planning and operations staff
Required Skills
Map reading / Package sorting / Time management skills
Recommended Skills
Clerical processing / Customer service skills / Health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in addresses or postal codes cannot be tolerated. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged walking and carrying heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative idea generation is hardly necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is unnecessary. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Independent work predominates, with limited team collaboration. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
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