Product collection worker
しょうひんとりあつめさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Picking Workers
Summary
A worker who checks the location of specified goods in a warehouse based on an order list, collects them, and prepares for shipment.
Description
Product collection workers gather specified goods from shelves in logistics centers or warehouses based on order information, and perform packing and labeling for shipment. They use handheld terminals or barcode scanners linked to inventory management systems to accurately pick items. Accuracy is required to prevent mixed shipments or mis-shipments, and during peak periods, quick work and team coordination are essential.
Future Outlook
Stable increase in job openings due to expansion of e-commerce market and logistics demand. Even with advancing automation and robot introduction, manpower for machine management and inspection remains necessary.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility / Values accuracy
Work Style
Career Path
Picking worker (beginner) → Team leader → Warehouse supervisor → Logistics manager
Required Skills
Barcode scanner operation / Handheld terminal operation / Inventory management system operation / Packing work
Recommended Skills
Forklift driving / PC basic operation / Picking optimization
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accurate identification is necessary to prevent mis-shipments. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy items. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly simple tasks with little need for specialized analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Low need for creativity as work follows set procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few opportunities for complex calculations. |
| Planning & Organization | More often follows instructions than plans independently. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift operation training
Aliases
- Goods sorting worker
- Picking worker
- Warehouse worker
Related Jobs
- Forklift operator
- Inventory manager
- Sorting worker
- Warehouse worker