Recyclable Material Sorting Worker (Recycling Plant)
しげんぶつせんべつさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
A worker who sorts waste or recyclable resources delivered to a recycling plant by hand or using machines into categories by type.
Description
Recyclable material sorting workers sort waste and recyclable materials flowing on belt conveyors in recycling plants by type using manual labor or simple machine operations. By accurately sorting according to sorting criteria, they improve the efficiency of subsequent recycling processes. Since they perform long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks at a constant pace, physical stamina and concentration are required.
Future Outlook
As the demand for waste recycling expands, the importance of sorting work is increasing, and while automation and robotization are progressing, human labor is still expected to be needed in areas requiring visual quality control.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Recyclable Material Sorting Worker → Group Leader → Factory Operator → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Belt Conveyor Operation / Sorting (Manual) / Sorting Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Team) / Safety and Health Knowledge / Simple Machine Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to distinguish fine dirt or differences in types. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because long hours of standing work require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is more routine work than creative judgment. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because the work is mainly following instructions. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because the work procedures are fixed and the learning load is not high. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis is not required. |
Aliases
- Recycling Sorting Worker
- Resource Recycling Worker
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- Sorting Worker
- Waste Disposal Worker