Sorting Worker (Quarrying, Crushed Stone Industry)
せんべつこう（さいせきぎょう、さいせきぎょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that sorts stone materials collected and crushed at quarries or crushed stone yards by size and quality using manual labor or machinery, and classifies them into appropriate standards as construction materials.
Description
Sorting workers are responsible for sorting crushed and pulverized stone materials at quarries or crushed stone yards by size and quality using manual labor or machinery such as vibrating screens. They visually inspect for chips or foreign matter in the stone materials, classify them to meet standards as construction materials, load them onto pallets or flex bags, and prepare for shipment. Outdoor long-hour standing work, dust measures, and inspection and maintenance of safety devices are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to construction material needs, aging and labor shortages are progressing. With strengthened safety and environmental regulations, introduction of automation and labor-saving technologies is advancing, and improvement in production efficiency is expected.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good team player / Meticulous / Physically strong
Work Style
Career Path
Sorting Worker → Group Leader → Site Supervisor → Plant Manager → Safety and Health Manager
Required Skills
Heavy Equipment Operation / Quality Inspection / Safety and Health Knowledge / Stone Sorting
Recommended Skills
Crane Operation / Forklift Operation / Simple Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Slinging Skills / Use of Protective Gear
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention is needed to not miss fine scratches or foreign matter in the stone materials. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy stone materials and long hours of standing work are common. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows set standards, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little advanced calculation work. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Overhead Traveling Crane Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operator
Aliases
- Stone Material Sorting Worker
- Stone Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Laborer
- Crushed Stone Worker
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Quarry Worker
- Stone Processing Worker