Raw Material Inspection Clerk
げんりょうけんさかかりいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Shipping and Receiving Clerks
Summary
A job that inspects, weighs, and analyzes raw materials in the manufacturing process, records whether they meet standards, and reports the results.
Description
Raw material inspection clerks perform visual inspections, simple chemical analyses, and weighing tasks on raw materials supplied to the manufacturing line, verifying compliance with standards and safety criteria. They record inspection results and report them to the quality control or manufacturing departments. In case of abnormalities, they re-analyze samples or notify supervisors to prevent outflow. They follow work procedure manuals, handle sample preparation and operate measuring instruments, and coordinate in inspection rooms or production sites.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable amid growing importance of production quality. While manual inspections are decreasing due to the introduction of IoT and automation technologies, human visual confirmation continues to be necessary.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Day Shift / Dispatched Employee / Shift Work
Career Path
Quality Inspector → Quality Control Officer → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager → Quality Assurance Manager
Required Skills
Sample Collection and Weighing / Simple Analysis Techniques / Understanding of Work Procedures / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / QC Techniques (QC 7 Tools) / Testing Equipment Operation / Traceability Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not miss minute defects or foreign matter. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it involves following established procedures more than creative thinking. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is less prolonged standing work or repetitive tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Quality Control Certification
Aliases
- Raw Material Inspection Clerk
- Raw Material Inspector
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- Inspection Clerk
- Manufacturing Operator
- Quality Control Officer
- Quality Inspector