ステベドア
すてべどあ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A worker who uses cranes or forklifts at ports to load/unload, stack, and transport cargo or containers.
Description
Stevedores are a job specializing in cargo handling at ports. Mainly, they use cranes and forklifts to load/unload containers and bulk cargo onto/from ships, transport to warehouses, and stack onto trucks. Work planning adjusted to weather, tide levels, and ship schedules, along with safety assurance, is important, and close coordination between workers and operators is required. Physical strength is needed to handle heavy cargo, and there is outdoor work as well as shift work at night and early morning.
Future Outlook
Even as port logistics automation and mechanization progress, the demand for human labor with safety management and complex situation response capabilities will remain high.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Full-time / Outdoor work / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Stevedore assistant → Stevedore → Shift leader → Work supervisor → Port cargo handling manager
Required Skills
Cargo shape management / Crane operation / Forklift operation / Safety and health knowledge / Slinging
Recommended Skills
Basic logistics knowledge / Communication skills (foreign languages) / Hazardous materials handling
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To respond to changes in weather and ship arrival/departure schedules. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For proper stacking and prevention of cargo collapse. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is essential to endure long hours of heavy labor and outdoor work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure work under time constraints and bad weather. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination with crane operators and other workers is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine, emphasizing adherence to procedures over creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training
Aliases
- Container cargo handling worker
- Port cargo handling worker
Related Jobs
- Crane Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Warehouse Worker