Shipboard cargo handler
せんないうんぱんさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation handles the movement and transportation of cargo inside ships at ports. It performs cargo handling safely and efficiently using manual labor or machinery.
Description
Shipboard cargo handlers move, align, and reload cargo located in ship holds or on decks at ports using forklifts, hand lifts, or manual labor. They collaborate with crane operators and quayside workers to advance cargo handling efficiently while preventing damage and accidents. Shift work is common, and safety measures adapted to weather and tidal conditions are required.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to increasing container handling volumes, but advancements in automation and mechanization make skill enhancement and acquisition of machinery operation qualifications increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Good teamwork / High safety awareness / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Indoor and outdoor / Physical labor / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Transfer operation leader → Site supervisor → Port operation manager → Safety management staff
Required Skills
Cargo handling safety knowledge / Cargo securing / Forklift operation / Hand truck/hand lift operation
Recommended Skills
Cargo handling procedures / Communication skills (basic English) / Crane signals / First aid
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required to prevent cargo damage and ensure safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to prolonged manual labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Close coordination with crane operators and colleagues is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows procedures, with few opportunities for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management is supplementary, with little advanced numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Completion
- Slinging Skills Training Completion
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training Completion
Aliases
- Shipboard cargo handler
- Shipboard transporter
Related Jobs
- Forklift operator
- Quayside cargo handler
- Warehouse worker