Product Packing Worker
せいひんにづくりがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that packs products using packaging and packing materials to prepare them for suitable transportation or storage.
Description
Product packing workers at factories and logistics centers package and pack finished products before shipment, adjusting them into forms suitable for delivery and warehouse storage. They handle tasks such as classified packing into cardboard boxes, insertion of cushioning materials, label affixing, pallet loading, and operation of packaging machines. They work carefully to prevent scratches or dirt on products, understand the types and methods of packing materials, and perform packing efficiently and safely. Much of the work is done in teams, requiring accurate procedure management based on instructions.
Future Outlook
While steady demand will continue due to the expansion of manufacturing and e-commerce logistics, the progress in labor-saving and automation will make acquiring skills in packaging machine operation and robot collaboration important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Packing worker → Manufacturing line leader → Logistics manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Basic operation of packaging machines / Handling of packing materials / Label affixing operations / Strict adherence to procedures / Weighing operations
Recommended Skills
Basic quality control knowledge / Basic safety and health knowledge / Forklift driving skills training
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is needed to prevent small scratches or dirt on products and packaging. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced analytical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative idea generation is not particularly required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because acquisition of specialized knowledge is limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical skills are not required. |
| Problem Solving | Because complex problem-solving is rare. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift operation training completion
Aliases
- Packaging operator
- Packing clerk
- Packing worker
Related Jobs
- Forklift operator
- Sorting worker
- Warehouse worker