Product Sorting Worker
しょうひんしわけさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Picking Workers
Summary
A job that involves classifying incoming products in warehouses or logistics centers and sorting them by shipping destination or storage location.
Description
Product sorting workers are responsible for classifying incoming products in warehouses or logistics centers by shipping destination or storage location. They use barcode readers or handheld terminals to confirm product information and perform shelving or palletizing according to instruction slips. They proceed with sorting quickly and accurately in accordance with shipping schedules, while also conducting inspections to prevent damage or mis-shipments. The work involves a lot of standing and pushing/pulling carts, requiring the ability to cooperate as a team.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the e-commerce market, steady demand is expected, but due to automation and robot implementation, collaboration with robots or advanced operations management skills may be required in the future.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Good at steady work / Meticulous / Physically fit
Work Style
Career Path
Team Leader → Warehouse Manager (Sub-manager) → Logistics Center Manager
Required Skills
Barcode Scanner Operation / Basic PC Operation / Inventory Management System Operation / Product Label Reading
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Team) / Flow Line Design / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to sort accurately according to instructions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and transporting heavy loads require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | No complex analysis required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Almost no need for generating new ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Basically performs the assigned tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is almost not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Focuses more on following instructions than planning. |
Aliases
- Picking Worker
- Sorting Staff
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