Vegetable Sorter (Food Manufacturing Factory)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
This occupation involves visually or mechanically sorting vegetable raw materials in food manufacturing factories, removing off-spec items and foreign objects to maintain product quality.
Description
Vegetable sorters are responsible for sorting vegetable raw materials used in food manufacturing factories on belt conveyors, either visually or using machines, and removing damaged items, foreign objects, and size defects. The work often involves long hours of standing and monotonous line work, requiring strict hygiene management and adherence to quality standards. They play a role in maintaining production efficiency while supplying safe and uniform products.
Future Outlook
While automation in food factories is advancing, human labor is still needed for final quality checks, so job openings remain stable. Acquiring machine operation skills and hygiene management abilities enables long-term career development.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Leader (Sorting Team Leader) → Production Management → Quality Management → Factory Operations Management → Supervisor
Required Skills
Hygiene Management Knowledge / Inspection Work / Line Work Experience / Manual Dexterity
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Management Knowledge / Foreign Object Inspection Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to ensure product quality by not missing minor scratches or foreign objects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and repetitive motions are common, requiring physical strength and endurance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analysis or logical thinking is not particularly required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is hardly required in the job. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical calculations are not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Work procedures are fixed, and there is little need for personal planning. |
Aliases
- Vegetable Sorter
- Vegetable Sorting Worker
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