Product Picking Worker
しょうひんぴっきんぐさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Picking Workers
Summary
A logistics worker who accurately picks products from the warehouse based on order details and prepares them for shipment.
Description
Product picking workers retrieve products from shelves or pallets in the warehouse based on order information from e-commerce sites or stores, and sort and pack them for shipment. They confirm product numbers and quantities using handheld terminals or picking lists, and perform tasks efficiently and accurately. The main workplaces are logistics centers and warehouses, involving a lot of standing and walking, requiring speed and accuracy. Work is typically divided among teams, but it is important for individuals to perform picking without mistakes under their own responsibility.
Future Outlook
As the e-commerce market expands, demand for picking work will remain stable, but with advancing automation and robot introduction, there is a trend toward requiring machine operation skills and multi-skills.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Patient / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched Worker / Full-time / Part-time / Part-time job / Shift / Short-term Spot
Career Path
Warehouse Leader → Shift Leader → Warehouse Manager → Logistics Manager
Required Skills
Barcode Reading / Handheld Terminal Operation / Picking List Reading / Quantity Check
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Inventory Count Duties / Inventory Management System Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detailed checks are necessary to prevent product mis-shipment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires endurance for long hours of standing work, walking, and handling luggage. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced analysis or logical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative idea generation is rarely required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because acquisition of specialized knowledge is relatively minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Completion
Aliases
- Picking Staff
- Picking Worker
- Product Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Forklift Operator
- Packing Worker
- Sorting Worker
- Warehouse Worker