Tablet Sorting Worker
じょうざいせんべつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves sorting and removing substandard products and items contaminated with foreign objects using visual inspection or machinery on tablet manufacturing lines.
Description
Tablet sorting workers, in the clean rooms of pharmaceutical manufacturing factories, use visual inspection or specialized equipment to check the shape, color, size, etc., of tablets, confirming there are no chips, dirt, or foreign object contamination. They manually or automatically remove defective products that deviate from specified standards to maintain quality criteria. The work is primarily standing, requiring concentration and physical stamina due to repetitive inspections at a constant speed. Additionally, accurate implementation of hygiene management and record-keeping based on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is required.
Future Outlook
Demand for pharmaceuticals is steadily increasing, so job openings are stable, but the introduction of automation and AI inspection technology requires a shift in skills toward machine operation and management tasks.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Tablet Sorting Worker → Inspection Leader → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Line Manager
Required Skills
Basic GMP Knowledge / Clean Room Work Experience / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Foreign Object Contamination Prevention / Understanding of Manufacturing Lines
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required to distinguish minute defects and foreign objects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Necessary to endure long hours of standing work and repetitive movements. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Much of the work consists of simple tasks, so logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Communication Skills | Communication within the team is limited. |
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is centered on routine tasks. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquisition of specialized knowledge is limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Does not perform quantitative analysis such as quantity management. |
| Planning & Organization | Does not handle planning or organization. |
| Problem Solving | Process improvements are handled by specialists, with limited response required. |
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