Tea Picker
ちゃかりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist job that hand-picks or mechanically harvests grown tea leaves in tea gardens to support the production of high-quality tea leaves.
Description
Tea pickers are specialists who harvest grown tea leaves in tea gardens by hand-picking or machine picking. They determine the optimal time for new buds, efficiently picking them while removing damaged leaves and stems. Work is mainly concentrated from spring to early summer, requiring long hours of outdoor labor and adaptation to weather changes. They play a key role in high-quality tea leaf production and collaborate with tea garden managers and tea manufacturers.
Future Outlook
Successor shortage is serious due to aging population. While mechanization progresses, demand for tea pickers is expected to continue in markets that value the quality of hand-picked tea.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Interested in Natural Environment / Patient
Work Style
Dispatched / Full-time / Part-time / Seasonal
Career Path
Tea Picker (Apprentice) → Tea Garden Work Leader → Tea Garden Manager → Farm Operator
Required Skills
Basic Agricultural Machinery Operation / Hand-Picking and Thinning Technique / Tea Garden Management
Recommended Skills
Adaptability to Seasonal Changes / Basic Knowledge of Pesticides and Fertilizers / Mechanical Harvester Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to leaf selection and damage checking is necessary to pick high-quality tea leaves |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to continuous long hours of outdoor work |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it does not require quick judgment |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is more routine work than creative thinking |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little advanced calculation such as harvest volume computation |
Aliases
- Tea Picking
Related Jobs
- Farm Worker
- Orchard Worker
- Tea Garden Manager