Fresh Fish Sorter (Fishery Cooperative)
せんぎょせんべつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
Worker who sorts fresh fish delivered to fishery cooperatives by type, size, quality, etc., and prepares for shipment.
Description
Fresh Fish Sorter (Fishery Cooperative) is a job that sorts and grades fish delivered to fishing ports or landing areas by species, size, weight, freshness, presence of damage, etc., and hands them over to shipping or processing lines in appropriate forms. It involves simple preprocessing using knives or scissors, and is characterized by standing work in refrigerated warehouses and handling heavy fish boxes. In addition to accurate and quick work, hygiene management and safety measures are required.
Future Outlook
While demand for fresh fish is stable, aging workforce and labor shortages in fishery cooperatives are progressing. Mechanization and labor-saving measures are expected to accelerate, making efficient inheritance of skilled workers' techniques a challenge.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Affiliated with Fishery Cooperative Association / Early Morning Shifts / Indoor Refrigerated Environment / Shift Work
Career Path
Fresh Fish Sorter (Fishery Cooperative) → Seafood Processor → Quality Control Staff → Site Leader
Required Skills
Experience Working in Cold Areas / Fish Knowledge / Hygiene Management / Knife Handling
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Quality Control / Seafood Processing Technician
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss subtle differences in freshness or damage. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy fish boxes and long hours of standing work in refrigerated environments are common. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because there are many simple tasks. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work with few opportunities for new ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly work following manuals or instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic weight checks are needed; no advanced calculations required. |
| Planning & Organization | Mainly work based on given instructions. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Seafood Processing Technician
Aliases
- Fresh Fish Sorting Operator
- Fresh Fish Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Fish Market Transporter
- Fresh Fish Packer
- Seafood Processor