Vegetable Sorting Worker
やさい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
A job that involves visually inspecting harvested vegetables by hand or using machines and sorting and classifying them according to standards and quality.
Description
Vegetable sorting workers visually inspect harvested vegetables on conveyors or worktables, checking for damage, deformities, color variations, etc. They classify them based on standards (size, shape, color), separate合格品 from defective ones, or pack them into boxes by size or supply to the next process. The work is mainly standing, requiring attention and concentration to accurately sort vegetables flowing at a certain speed. Workplaces include indoor/outdoor areas or refrigerated/frozen rooms, utilizing basic hygiene management knowledge. Shifts may include early mornings or nights in addition to daytime work.
Future Outlook
Amidst an aging population and labor shortages, the importance of food safety and quality control is increasing, with stable demand expected. On the other hand, the advancement of mechanization and automation, such as automatic sorters, may change the nature of the work.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Indoor Work / Line Work / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Sorting Leader → Production Line Supervisor → Quality Control Staff → Farm Staff
Required Skills
Conveyor Machine Operation / Sorting (Manual) / Understanding Quality Standards and Specifications / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Communication Skills / Understanding and Compliance with Work Manuals
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss small scratches or color variations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for long hours of standing work and assembly line tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly manual work with little opportunity for creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is hardly required. |
Aliases
- Agricultural Product Inspector
- Vegetable Sorting Staff
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