Ranked #199 safest from AI among all Japanese occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using the MHLW job tag survey on work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for 製品包装作業員
Key skills
Instructing
2.3
Coordination
2.2
Speaking
2.1
Active Listening
2.0
Reading Comprehension
1.9
Social Perceptiveness
1.9
Writing
1.8
Quality Control Analysis
1.8
Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.
Key knowledge areas
Production and Processing
1.7
Mechanical
0.6
Administrative
0.6
Transportation
0.6
Mathematics
0.4
Administration and Management
0.4
Education and Training
0.4
Communications and Media
0.4
What the work involves
Handling and Moving ObjectsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsScheduling Work and Activities
Important abilities
Manual DexterityProblem SensitivityFinger DexterityNear VisionSpeed of Limb MovementWrist-Finger Speed
Licenses and certifications (Japan)
包装管理士
フォークリフト運転技能者
陸災防フォークリフト荷役技能検定1級 National license
陸災防フォークリフト荷役技能検定2級 National license
Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.