Sorting Worker (Transportation Industry)
しわけさぎょういん（うんそうぎょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job at logistics centers or terminals in the transportation industry that sorts packages by barcode or destination and sends them to the next process.
Description
Sorting workers at logistics bases in the transportation industry classify incoming packages by destination or code, and prepare them for the next delivery process using belt conveyors, sorting machines, and barcode readers. The work involves a lot of standing and handling heavy items, requiring the ability to perform efficient operations in a team. It includes shift work and night shifts, where punctuality and accuracy are essential. Operations proceed while adhering to basic safety, hygiene, and equipment handling protocols.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the e-commerce market, demand for package sorting will remain high, but advances in automation and mechanization will increase the need for equipment operation skills.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Sorting Worker → Sorting Team Leader → Logistics Center Leader → Logistics Manager
Required Skills
Barcode Reader Operation / Basic Operation of Cargo Handling Equipment / Heavy Goods Handling / Sorting Operations
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation Training / Safety and Health Education / Warehouse Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because sorting mistakes can lead to delivery issues. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and carrying packages. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multiple people collaborate to perform efficient operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly because work is done following instructions. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The work centers on following established procedures, with little demand for creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because there is more work following instructions than personal discretion. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple counting of quantities. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Completers
Aliases
- Luggage Sorting Worker
- Picking Worker
- Sorting Staff
Related Jobs
- Delivery Driver
- Forklift Operator
- Warehouse Worker