Raw Materials Sorter
げんざいりょうせんべつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
A profession that classifies raw materials by quality or shape using visual inspection or simple machines and supplies them in a state suitable for the manufacturing process.
Description
Raw materials sorters inspect and sort raw materials by hand or using sorting machines within factories, remove foreign objects or defective items, and supply them to the manufacturing line in an appropriate condition. The work primarily involves standing and is performed repeatedly at a steady pace. They cooperate as a team to maintain sorting volumes according to the production schedule and handle a portion of quality control.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in automation and mechanization, demand may gradually decrease, but manual sorting remains necessary in small and medium-sized factories.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Manual Sorting / Simple Machine Operation / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Basic Quality Control Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not miss small foreign objects or defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to sustain long hours of standing work and repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is less required as work follows existing procedures. |
| Initiative & Leadership | In line work, compliance with instructions is more important than initiative. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex numerical analysis is not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Procedures are predefined, and compliance with instructions is emphasized over planning ability. |
Aliases
- Raw Material Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Line Worker
- Packaging Worker
- Picking Worker
- Quality Inspector