Tea Leaf Sorting Worker
ちゃばせんべつさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
This occupation involves sorting and selecting tea leaves by grade and standards using manual labor or machines in tea factories to ensure quality, and removing defective leaves and foreign matter.
Description
Tea leaf sorting workers visually inspect and use sorting machines to classify dried and rolled tea leaves by size, color, and shape in the tea manufacturing process, removing defective leaves, stems, and foreign matter. The work is performed on the production line of tea factories, mainly involving standing work and repetitive motions. They make grade judgments based on quality standards and prepare for packaging or transfer to the next process. Shift work and part-time positions are common, and they collaborate in teams to ensure stable operation of the process.
Future Outlook
While simple tasks are decreasing due to mechanization and automation, demand for hand-sorting high-grade tea leaves remains stable. Demand is expected to persist in tea manufacturing companies that prioritize quality.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Part-time / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Tea Leaf Sorting Worker (Beginner) → Line Leader/Supervisor → Quality Control Staff → Tea Factory Process Manager → Factory Manager/Production Manager
Required Skills
Line Work対応 / Quality Inspection (Visual Inspection) / Sorting (Manual Work) / Sorting Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation License / Hygiene Management / Packing Work / Tea Manufacturing Process
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Required to discern subtle differences in tea leaf color and shape. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to prolonged standing work and repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Little complex analysis or logical thinking; mainly simple tasks. |
| Communication Skills | Work is often done individually, with minimal interpersonal communication. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Work procedures are standardized, with little need to acquire new knowledge. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for advanced mathematical skills such as weight or quantity calculations. |
| Planning & Organization | Work processes are predefined, with few opportunities to make plans independently. |
Aliases
- Tea Leaf Sorting Worker
- Tea Sorting Worker
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