Sorting Worker (Retort Food Manufacturing: Sorting Raw Materials)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
Workers who sort out foreign objects or defective products mixed in raw materials on the retort food manufacturing line using visual inspection or machines to maintain product quality.
Description
In the raw material sorting process of retort food manufacturing, tasks involve removing stones, branches, foreign objects, and damaged raw materials mixed in. Primarily visual inspection, sometimes using simple machines or air blowers to improve efficiency. Required to comply with hygiene management and quality standards, accurately and quickly sorting in line with the production speed of the line. Work is mainly standing, and may be performed in clean rooms or wearing hygiene clothing.
Future Outlook
With the introduction of factory automation and AI inspection, some tasks will become mechanized, but advanced quality control and final checks will still require human hands.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Emphasizes Accuracy / High Concentration / Patient
Work Style
Clean Room Work / Part-time Available / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Sorting Worker → Manufacturing Operator → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Line Team Leader
Required Skills
Foreign Object Inspection / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Line Work Experience
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Operation / Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Line Balance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to not miss minute foreign objects or defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work is common, requiring physical stamina to endure long hours. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Work is basically done individually, so communication frequency is low. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Work procedures are defined, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Follows manuals for work, so little independent judgment is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little quantity calculation or analysis work. |
| Planning & Organization | Follows set procedures, so little autonomous planning is needed. |
Aliases
- Raw Material Sorting Worker
- Sorting Worker
Related Jobs
- Inspection Worker
- Packaging Worker
- Picking Worker