Industrial Waste Sorting Worker
さんぎょうはいき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
At industrial waste processing facilities and similar sites, workers sort waste by type through manual labor or machine operation, supporting resource recovery and proper treatment.
Description
Industrial Waste Sorting Workers receive industrial waste discharged from manufacturing, construction sites, and similar sources at processing facilities, classifying metals, plastics, wood, hazardous substances, etc., by hand or using sorting machines. Workers wear protective gear and comply with regulations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act. Sorted resources are transported to recyclers, while non-recyclables are properly treated. Daily tasks include standing work, belt conveyor operations, and simple machine inspections and cleaning, requiring physical stamina, concentration, and adherence to on-site discipline.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to the promotion of a circular society and strengthened recycling policies. In the future, the introduction of automated sorting technologies using IoT and AI will advance, increasing needs for efficiency and labor savings.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Enduring / High Concentration / No Aversion to Heavy Labor
Work Style
Agency Worker / Contract Worker / Indoor Work / Outdoor Work / Shift
Career Path
Junior Sorting Worker → Senior Sorting Worker → Team Leader → Site Supervisor → Facility Management Engineer
Required Skills
Machine Inspection and Maintenance (Basic) / Safety and Health Knowledge / Sorting Machine Operation / Sorting Techniques
Recommended Skills
Forklift Driving / Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires attention to avoid missing small foreign objects or sorting targets. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to prolonged standing work and handling heavy loads. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Follows work procedures, so complex analysis is rarely required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly monotonous tasks with little need for idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no numerical analysis is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Follows work instructions, so little independent planning is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Industrial Waste Sorting Worker
- Waste Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Cleaning Worker
- General Waste Sorting Worker
- Recycling Plant Worker