Material Transport Worker
しざいうんぱんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job centered on physical labor involving loading, unloading, sorting, and transporting materials and cargo in warehouses, yards, factories, etc.
Description
Material transport workers handle loading and unloading, as well as transportation, of materials and products in units of pallets or containers at factories, warehouses, and logistics centers. They perform cargo handling operations in accordance with safety standards using manual labor, pallet jacks, hand lifts, and sometimes forklifts. Team collaboration, adaptability to instructions, physical strength, and attention required for handling heavy objects are demanded. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, with shift work and overtime during busy periods.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the EC market, logistics volume is increasing, and the demand for manual labor remains high. While automation and robotization are advancing, personnel with flexible response capabilities in various sites will continue to be needed.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Day shift / Dispatched worker / Night shift / Shift work
Career Path
Warehouse Leader → Logistics Manager → Site Supervisor → Logistics Coordinator
Required Skills
Cargo Handling / Heavy Object Handling / Pallet Jack Operation
Recommended Skills
Forklift Driving / Safety and Health Knowledge / Slinging / Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is essential for transporting heavy loads, etc. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Team cooperation is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is not highly required as it follows work procedures. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Efficient work is emphasized over creativity. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Specialized knowledge is minimal. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management is simple. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it follows instructions to perform tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Completion Certificate
- Slinging Operation Training Completion Certificate
Aliases
- Cargo Handler
- Transfer Worker
- Warehouse Worker
Related Jobs
- Forklift Operator
- Truck Driver
- Warehouse Manager
- Yard Worker