Shopping Bag Manufacturing Worker

かいものぶくろせいぞうこう

Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Manufacturing worker who processes plastic raw materials to produce shopping bags (checkout bags). Operates and maintains machines, performs quality inspections, and mass-produces products that meet standards.

Description

Shopping bag manufacturing workers set plastic raw materials such as polyethylene into forming machines to produce checkout bags and shopping bags. They perform processes such as setting the raw material, forming and sealing, folding, and design transfer using printing machines through machine operations. They monitor the production line's operation status, check for defects in appearance and dimensions, and perform simple maintenance during machine troubles to maintain production. They may also contribute to improving production efficiency through forklift material handling and 5S and improvement proposals.

Future Outlook

With advances in automation and labor reduction, skills in machine maintenance and quality control will be emphasized, while stable demand is likely to continue, and diversification of bag-making methods is expected with the adoption of environmentally friendly materials.

Personality Traits

Has high concentration / Is cooperative / Is meticulous

Work Style

Factory Work / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work

Career Path

Line Operator → Machine Maintenance Technician → Production Management → Line Leader → Factory Manager

Required Skills

Bag-Making Machine Operation / Compliance with Work Procedures / Machine Maintenance (Simple) / Quality Inspection (Appearance and Dimensions)

Recommended Skills

5S Activities and Improvement Activities / Forklift Operation / Machine Maintenance (Basic) / Quality Control

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because small defects can lead to product defects.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and material handling.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Creativity requirements are low because it involves repeating predefined work procedures.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because advanced calculations are few, and simple quantity management is sufficient.

Related Qualifications

  • Forklift Operation Skills Training

Aliases

  • Checkout Bag Manufacturing Worker

Related Jobs

  • Packaging Machine Operator
  • Paper Processing Worker
  • Plastic Molding Worker

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