Stacker Worker (Printing Industry)

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Occupation involving tasks such as removing printed sheets from the machine in the printing process and stacking them in specified quantities.

Description

Stacker workers handle printed materials discharged from printing machines, stacking them in specified quantities and order using automatic machines or manually, performing binding, packing, and visual inspections. As part of the production line, they conduct quality checks and monitor machine operation status to ensure safe and efficient work. The work mainly involves standing, requiring collaboration among multiple people to maintain stable production.

Future Outlook

While manpower demand is decreasing due to advancing automation and labor reduction in the printing industry, specialized workers are still required for small-lot production and special printing.

Personality Traits

Attentive / Meticulous / Physically Fit

Work Style

Line Work / Shift Work / Standing Work

Career Path

Printing Operator → Printing Line Leader → Printing Process Manager

Required Skills

Packing Operations / Paper Handling Skills / Printing Machine Output Handling / Quality Inspection

Recommended Skills

Forklift Operation License / Machine Maintenance / Safety and Health Knowledge

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy To prevent paper misalignment or damage and maintain quality.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling paper.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Because it does not require extensive analytical or logical thinking.
Creativity & Ideation Centered on routine tasks rather than creative thinking.
Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition Because it centers on on-site operations rather than acquiring specialized knowledge.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because quantity management is simple.
Planning & Organization Because planning and organizational abilities are minimally required.

Aliases

  • Stacker Operator

Related Jobs

  • Bookbinding Worker
  • Printing Machine Operator
  • Printing Operator

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