Truck Cargo Handling Worker
とらっくにやくさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves loading and unloading cargo delivered by truck using manual labor or machinery, and preparing it for transportation or storage.
Description
Truck cargo handling workers are responsible for loading and unloading cargo from trucks at logistics centers and warehouses. In addition to manual work, they operate machinery such as forklifts, preventing cargo collapse or damage, ensuring safety and hygiene, and carrying out cargo handling efficiently. They also adjust stacking methods and cargo shapes, load onto pallets, enter data into inventory management systems, and support the flow of shipping and receiving.
Future Outlook
Even as automation and labor-saving measures advance in logistics centers, tasks requiring human intervention such as quality control and handling of complex cargo will remain, with stable demand expected. Skills in machinery operation and safety management will become increasingly important going forward.
Personality Traits
Has cooperativeness / Has physical strength / Has strong sense of responsibility / Is cautious
Work Style
Indoor work / Outdoor work / Overtime available / Shift work
Career Path
Cargo handler → Team leader → Site supervisor → Logistics manager
Required Skills
Cargo handling work / Forklift operation / Heavy cargo handling / Safety and hygiene knowledge
Recommended Skills
Crane Operation Skills Training / Inventory management system operation / Organizing and tidying / Slinging Skills Training Completion
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is required, such as lifting heavy cargo. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because there is little complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is almost no complex numerical processing. |
| Planning & Organization | Because they do not handle planning tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training Completion Certificate
Aliases
- Truck Cargo Handler
- Unloading Worker
Related Jobs
- Forklift Operator
- Truck Driver
- Warehouse Worker