Vegetable Sorting Worker (Pickle Production)
やさいせんべつさぎょういん（つけものせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Sorting Workers
Summary
Worker who sorts vegetables before processing by visual inspection or manual labor on the pickle production line to ensure quality.
Description
The Vegetable Sorting Worker (Pickle Production) sorts vegetables before processing into pickles on the factory production line through manual labor or visual inspection, preventing defective products and foreign matter contamination. Specifically, they remove discolored or damaged vegetables and sort out those that do not meet size or shape standards. They also assist with feeding into manufacturing machines and packaging operations, and comply with workplace hygiene management and safety standards. This job involves a lot of standing work and repetitive tasks, requiring attention to detail and physical stamina.
Future Outlook
Job openings remain stable due to population decline and labor shortages. Even as factory automation advances, demand for skilled workers is increasing. As quality standards in the food manufacturing industry become stricter, the importance of sorting work will continue to be high.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Concentration / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Vegetable Sorting Worker → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Quality Control Staff → Production Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Line Work Experience / Understanding Basic Work Instructions / Understanding of Hygiene Management Standards / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Management Knowledge / Communication Skills (Team) / Food Hygiene Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss defective products or foreign matter. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of standing work and handling heavy items. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work consists mostly of routine tasks, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Work is performed based on instructions, so proactive actions are limited. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity management is simple, so advanced mathematical skills are not required. |
| Planning & Organization | The processes are predefined, and planning is hardly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Related Jobs
- Agricultural Product Adjustment Worker
- Pickle Production Worker