Resin Collector

じゅしさいしゅにん

Industry & Occupation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment

Classification

Summary

A forestry specialist who collects natural resin from pine trees etc. in forests and performs quality control and initial processing.

Description

Resin collectors are forestry workers who primarily harvest natural resins (such as pine resin) from pine family trees. They use specialized knives or taps to make incisions in the bark, guide and collect the resin. Collected resin is inspected for quality and may be transferred to storage containers for initial processing. Work is mainly outdoors, with procedures adjusted based on weather and tree management conditions. Operations consider safety, hygiene management, and environmental protection.

Future Outlook

Demand remains stable amid forestry revitalization and re-evaluation of traditional industries. Emphasis on sustainable forest resource use heightens expectations for successors in this role.

Personality Traits

Interested in Natural Environments / Patient / Physically Strong

Work Style

Full-time / Mobile Work / Outdoor Work

Career Path

Resin Collector → Forestry Worker → Forestry Technician → Forest Cooperative Staff

Required Skills

Compliance with Safe Work Procedures / Forestry Hand Tool Operation / Outdoor Orientation / Trunk Incision Technique

Recommended Skills

First Aid / Machinery Maintenance

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Adaptability Quick adaptation to weather and tree conditions is required.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Requires long hours of heavy labor and stamina.
Stress Tolerance Must endure work in harsh outdoor environments.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Few opportunities to demonstrate creativity.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Almost no complex calculations required.

Related Qualifications

  • Special Education for Logging and Related Operations

Related Jobs

  • Arborist
  • Forestry Worker
  • Wood Processing Artisan

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