Scrap Sorting Worker
はいひんせんべつせいりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
A job that sorts waste and recyclable resources by material and organizes them into forms suitable for recycling or processing steps.
Description
Scrap sorting workers visually and manually sort waste and recyclable resources collected from households and companies on conveyors or sorting tables, classifying them by materials such as metals, plastics, paper, and glass. They remove foreign matter, perform baling or palletizing for shipment preparation, and handle machine inspections, cleaning, and workspace organization. They manage the initial stage of the recycling process and require accurate judgment and physical stamina to maintain quality.
Future Outlook
The total volume of waste discharged is on an increasing trend, and from the perspective of promoting recycling, there is stable demand for sorting work. While the introduction of automated machines and AI sorting technology is advancing, detailed manual sorting will continue to be necessary, so demand is expected to remain steady.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High concentration / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Indoor work / Part-time/alba possible / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Waste Processing Worker → Recycling Plant Operator → Quality Control Staff → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Material Identification Ability / Safety and Health Knowledge / Sorting Machine Operation / Sorting Skills
Recommended Skills
Recycling Knowledge / Safety and Health Management / Teamwork
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to prevent foreign matter contamination and sort accurately. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because stamina is required to endure long hours of standing work and handling heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are few situations requiring creative thinking. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because there are few opportunities for proactive action and one simply completes assigned tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because there is little need for planned work management. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Completion
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
Aliases
- Recycling Sorting Worker
- Sorting Worker
- Waste Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Cleaning Worker
- Recycling Plant Operator
- Waste Collection and Transport Worker