Shipping Worker (Mainly Packing)

しゅっかさぎょういん

Industry & Occupation

Transportation & Logistics

Classification

Summary

A job that handles general shipping operations by safely and efficiently packing products or parts in logistics warehouses or factories.

Description

Shipping workers (mainly packing) are responsible for inspecting products, packing, and applying labels based on slips or shipping instructions at logistics bases or manufacturing sites, as well as pallet stacking and shipment preparation. They pack using cushioning materials to properly protect products and are required to have skills in stacking them efficiently. They adjust work plans according to fluctuations in shipment volumes or changes in product types and proceed with operations in cooperation with the team.

Future Outlook

Stable job openings are expected due to the expansion of the EC market and demand for logistics efficiency improvement. In the future, the introduction of automation and AI-utilizing work support technologies will advance.

Personality Traits

High Concentration / Meticulous / Physically Fit

Work Style

Part-time and Casual OK / Shift Work / Standing Work

Career Path

Team Leader (Section Chief) → Warehouse Manager → Logistics Operator

Required Skills

Inspection and Packaging / Label Application / Pallet Stacking / Slip Processing

Recommended Skills

Basic PC Operation / Business Process Improvement / Hand Truck Operation

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Accuracy is essential to prevent product damage and mis-shipment.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy loads.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Mainly simple tasks, no need for advanced analysis.
Creativity & Ideation Mainly work following manuals, creativity is not particularly required.
Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition Focuses on acquiring basic tasks, with little deepening of specialized knowledge.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Sufficient for grasping quantities and simple calculations.

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