Yard Worker
やーどこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job involving cargo handling tasks such as loading/unloading, sorting, stacking, and moving in on-site yards.
Description
Yard workers perform cargo handling operations in yards within factories, warehouses, ports, etc. They handle loading/unloading using forklifts or manual labor, sorting cargo, stacking, assembling transport routes, confirming inbound/outbound status, etc., and proceed with work based on safety and health regulations. They may work outdoors, adapting to weather and temperature changes, and also include simple record-keeping and reporting tasks. Even amid the introduction of efficiency improvements and automation technologies, accurate and rapid work is required.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to increasing domestic and international logistics volumes, but skill diversification is required due to automation and AGV adoption.
Personality Traits
Good Teamwork / Patient / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Dispatch/Contract / Manufacturing Logistics / Night Work Available / Outdoor Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Warehouse Worker → Forklift Operator → Site Supervisor → Logistics Manager → Warehouse Manager
Required Skills
Cargo Handling Work / Cargo Sorting / Forklift Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Inventory Management / Slinging Skills / Small Mobile Crane Operation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is essential due to long hours of physical labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is not particularly necessary for work planning. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Few opportunities for generating new ideas. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Often involves working under instructions, so initiative is not highly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex numerical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Completion
- Slinging Skills Training Completion
Aliases
- Yardman
Related Jobs
- Forklift Operator
- Picking Worker
- Truck Loading Worker
- Warehouse Worker