Fruit Sorting Worker (Canned Food Manufacturing)
せんかさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
This occupation involves sorting fruits used in canned food factories by quality, ripeness, presence of damage, etc., using visual inspection or machines to supply raw materials suitable for productization.
Description
Fruit Sorting Workers (Canned Food Manufacturing) select raw fruits for the canning production line. Using visual inspection or sorting machines, they assess fruit size, color variations, presence of damage or rot, and exclude non-standard items. They also adjust sorting speed based on line progress, keep records to maintain quality standards, and perform simple machine adjustments as needed. In settings balancing production efficiency and quality, accurate and swift work is crucial.
Future Outlook
While advances in automation and mechanization will improve efficiency, demand for human visual inspection to maintain quality is expected to persist.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Fruit Sorting Worker → Manufacturing Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Supervisor
Required Skills
Sorting Machine Operation / Understanding Quality Standards / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention required to spot small scratches or discolorations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Much standing and repetitive work requires physical strength and endurance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks; creativity not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no quantity or calculation tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Course
Aliases
- Fruit Sorting Worker
- Sorting Worker (Canned Food)
Related Jobs
- Canned Food Manufacturing Worker
- Inspection Worker
- Packaging Worker