Sorting Worker (Canned Food Manufacturing: Sorting of Raw Materials)
せんべつこう（かんづめせいぞう：げんりょうのせんべつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
In canned food manufacturing, this occupation visually sorts raw materials such as vegetables and fruits, removes foreign objects and damaged parts, and ensures quality.
Description
The Sorting Worker (Canned Food Manufacturing: Sorting of Raw Materials) visually inspects raw materials such as vegetables and fruits delivered to the factory during the canned food manufacturing process, and removes foreign objects, damage, and decayed parts. Using manual labor or simple auxiliary equipment for sorting, only raw materials that meet quality standards are supplied to the next process. It involves extensive standing work and repetitive tasks in a thoroughly hygienic environment.
Future Outlook
While automation is advancing across the manufacturing industry, manual fine sorting and quality control will continue to require human labor, so a certain level of demand is expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Indoor Factory Work / Part-time/ALBA OK / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Quality Control Staff → Line Leader → Manufacturing Department Chief → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic Food Hygiene Knowledge / Line Work Experience / Quality Control (HACCP)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to avoid missing small foreign objects or quality defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Work is performed individually or in line units, with minimal interpersonal communication. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the focus, and new idea generation is rarely required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work primarily follows instructions, so independent action is rarely required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex calculations or mathematical analysis are rarely required. |
| Planning & Organization | Follows work procedures, so opportunities for planning and organization management are limited. |
Aliases
- Canned Food Sorting Worker
- Raw Material Sorting Worker
- Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Inspection Worker
- Manufacturing Line Worker
- Packaging Worker
- Picking Worker