Picking Worker (Warehouse)
ぴっきんぐさぎょういん（そうこ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Material Handling, Cleaning, Packaging, and Sorting Occupations
- Middle : Sorting and Picking Workers
- Minor : Picking Workers
Summary
A job that involves picking items from shelves in a warehouse based on shipping instructions and picking lists, and preparing them for packing and shipment.
Description
Picking workers use RF handy terminals or barcode scanners to read picking lists, select and retrieve items from shelves according to shipping destinations and quantities. The retrieved items are loaded onto pallets or carts and transported to designated locations along transfer routes. They also input information into inventory management systems to support inventory data updates and stocktaking operations. The work involves a lot of standing and walking, and requires physical strength due to handling heavy items. Many sites operate on shifts, and work is carried out efficiently in teams.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to the expansion of the e-commerce market. While automation and robotics are advancing, human labor is still needed for multi-variety small-lot production and sudden orders, ensuring steady employment in the future.
Personality Traits
Good at time management / Good team player / High concentration / Meticulous / Physically fit
Work Style
Contract employee / Part-time/casual OK / Regular employee promotion / Shift work
Career Path
Picking Staff → Leader → Forklift Operator → Warehouse Manager → Logistics Manager
Required Skills
Barcode Scanner Operation / Handy Terminal Operation / Inventory Management System Operation
Recommended Skills
Excel (Basic) / Forklift Operation Training / Inventory Management / Logistics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accurate item selection is essential to prevent mis-shipments. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength for long hours of standing work and handling heavy items. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows set procedures, with little need for creative thinking. |
| Initiative & Leadership | The work mainly follows instructions, with little independent judgment. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Involves little complex numerical analysis. |
| Problem Solving | The work mainly consists of manualized tasks, with little problem-solving. |
Aliases
- Picker
- Picking Staff
Related Jobs
- Forklift Operator
- Inspection Worker
- Packing Worker
- Sorting Worker