Sorting Worker (Laundry Industry)
しわけさぎょういん（せんたくぎょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
Light work job at industrial laundry facilities involving sorting and classifying collected clothes and linens by customer and type, and smoothly sending them to the next process.
Description
Sorting workers (laundry industry) at cleaning factories or linen supply factories classify collected clothes and linens by customer, material, and color, and use belt conveyors or carts to send them to the washing and drying machines in the next process. During operations, they may visually inspect and identify items with dirt or damage, and process or report them appropriately. It is mainly standing work, and physical strength is required depending on the weight of the laundry items, with shift work or overtime possible in some cases. The work environment may have high humidity or temperature, requiring quick and accurate work.
Future Outlook
While stable job openings are expected due to increasing demand for linen supply to hotels and hospitals, the introduction of automatic sorting machines is progressing, requiring the acquisition of machine operation skills.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched/Contract Employee / Part-time/Alba / Shift
Career Path
Sorting Worker → Group Leader/Team Leader → Process Manager → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Cart and Belt Conveyor Operation / Organizing and Tidying / Sorting Knowledge / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Safety and Health Awareness / Time Management Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because misclassification or oversights directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because standing for long hours and handling heavy items require physical strength. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced analytical skills are not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative thinking is not particularly needed. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because there are few spontaneous planning or proposals. |
| Planning & Organization | Because there are few opportunities to make plans oneself. |
Aliases
- Sorter
- Sorting Operation Staff
Related Jobs
- Inspection Worker
- Picking Worker
- Warehouse Worker