How much does a mover make in Japan?

In a warehouse role, a shift may start with scanning arriving goods and checking them against the order. Workers then pick, sort, and count items, move them to the shipping area, update stock records, and tidy up; some use carts or forklifts.

Did you know? In Japan's land-freight industry, about 65% of worker injuries happen while handling cargo, and about 70% of those happen at a shipper's workplace.

In Japan, many warehouse, moving, and delivery jobs do not require a particular degree or entry certificate; new hires often learn on the job after leaving school. A forklift qualification can widen the tasks you can do, and workers must receive safety training for their duties.

Why does pay differ?

In Japan, pay can differ with experience, equipment skills or licenses, and the employer’s size or type—from a small warehouse to a port or cold store. Region, employment type, and night shifts, overtime, or busy seasons can also affect pay.