Fruit Sorting Worker (Wholesale/Retail Stores, Shipping Cooperatives, Agricultural Cooperatives)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
A job that sorts agricultural products (fruits and vegetables) based on shape, color, and quality, and performs grading and packing into boxes.
Description
Fruit sorting workers at wholesale markets, retail stores, shipping cooperatives, or agricultural cooperatives' sorting facilities inspect and sort fruits and vegetables manually or using sorting machines. They visually check the quality and size of incoming agricultural products, remove those that do not meet standards or foreign matter, and pack them into boxes by grade or size. There are busy seasons depending on the time of year, requiring physical stamina for standing work and repetitive motions. They may also operate automatic sorting machines or perform simple maintenance.
Future Outlook
The introduction of automatic sorting machines using AI and image processing is advancing, gradually decreasing the demand for manual sorting workers, while skills to meet high-quality demands are required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Fruit Sorting Worker (Junior) → Team Leader → Work Supervisor → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Physical Strength / Quality Inspection / Sorting (Manual) / Sorting Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Management Knowledge / Communication Skills / Food Hygiene Knowledge / Forklift Operation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is required to not miss small scratches or foreign matter. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves prolonged standing and manual work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it focuses more on simple tasks than complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because adherence to accurate work procedures is more important than creative thinking. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because repetitive tasks are the main focus rather than changes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantity management is supplementary and high mathematical ability is not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because there are few opportunities to make plans independently. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Fruit Sorting Worker
- Vegetable Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Farm Worker
- Quality Inspector
- Shipping Worker