Fresh Fish Box Hauler (Fishing Port Fish Market)
せんぎょばこひきにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Worker at a fishing port fish market who packs fresh fish into boxes and performs unloading and transportation. Handles all fish box operations from incoming to outgoing shipments.
Description
Fresh Fish Box Haulers are workers who pack fresh fish landed from fishing boats into dedicated boxes or containers, and at the fish market's cargo yard, perform unloading (offloading), transportation, and stacking. Work begins early in the morning, involving a mix of manual labor in low-temperature environments to preserve fish quality and forklift-based transportation. They collaborate with numerous workers to carry out cargo handling smoothly, and also handle sorting and label application according to fish species and grades. High physical strength and precise handling are required due to repeatedly managing heavy loads.
Future Outlook
Although mechanization and labor saving are progressing, skilled manual work is necessary for the delicate handling of fresh fish, so a certain level of demand is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor and outdoor work / Low-temperature environment work / Shift work
Career Path
Cargo handler → Seafood cargo handling leader → Site supervisor → Port operations manager
Required Skills
Cargo handling skills / Forklift operation / Fresh fish knowledge / Slinging skills
Recommended Skills
Fish species identification / Food hygiene knowledge / Quality control / Refrigerated/frozen logistics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To handle fresh fish without damaging it. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to repeatedly carrying heavy loads. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multiple people cooperate on unloading operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | No complex analysis is required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly follows existing procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No precise mathematical analysis is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Slinging Skills Training
Related Jobs
- Fish market broker
- Fisherman
- Port cargo handling worker
- Seafood processing worker