Logitec Inc., a member of the CAMCOM Group that addresses social issues related to “work” through its business activities (head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Masaomi Kawamura), will launch a “Forklift Operation Skills Enhancement Training” program for workers on the Timee platform (*1) on Monday, October 7, 2024, in collaboration with Timee Inc. (head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Rei Ogawa), provider of the on-demand short-term job service “Timee.”

(*1) Workers who use the Timee platform

Background to the “Forklift Operation Skills Enhancement Training”

In the logistics industry, which is currently in the midst of Japan’s “2024 logistics issue,” improving working conditions and securing human resources have become urgent challenges.

To date, Timee has posted job opportunities for light work in logistics warehouses—such as loading and unloading cargo, sorting and inspecting parcels, and picking and packing—and has worked to improve working environments by segmenting and redesigning task assignments. Furthermore, with the aim of contributing even more to alleviating labour shortages in the logistics sector by enabling workers to acquire more specialized skills and qualifications, Timee has been providing support for obtaining forklift operator licenses since June 2023 (*2). Through this initiative, approximately 200 workers had obtained forklift operation qualifications by July 2024.

However, many job postings that involve forklift operations require prior hands-on experience, which has led to a situation where some workers, despite having obtained their forklift qualification, struggle to find opportunities to actually work. To address this issue, Logitec and Timee have decided to launch the “Forklift Operation Skills Enhancement Training” program specifically for workers who hold a forklift license but have limited practical experience.
By improving their skills through real-world operations in logistics warehouses, the program aims to help these qualified workers make full use of their licenses and play an active role in logistics settings.

(*2) Joint skills training program implemented at the end of June 2023 by Timee, the on-demand work platform, and Prologis, a logistics real estate company, enabling participants to obtain a forklift license.

：https://corp.timee.co.jp/news/detail-1649/

About the Timee × Logitec “Forklift Operation Skills Enhancement Training”

The “Forklift Operation Skills Enhancement Training” program is a five-day course held at Logitec’s Minami-Funabashi warehouse. Under the guidance and supervision of highly experienced forklift operators, participants operate actual forklifts and gain hands-on experience in tasks such as picking, transshipment, and storage operations. In addition to on-the-job training, Logitec provides training materials and explainer videos, allowing participants to repeatedly cycle through practical exercises and classroom-style study (pre-learning and review) to steadily improve their forklift skills.
Upon completion of the program, participants are introduced—via the Timee platform—to forklift job opportunities at Logitec, enabling them to put their newly honed skills to work in spot assignments. Because this program is offered to workers who have matched with a job posting published by Logitec on Timee, there is no participation fee, and trainees receive compensation for the hours spent in training. As an ongoing initiative, following the first session starting on Monday, October 7, the program is scheduled to be held on a monthly basis.

With the addition of this skills enhancement program to the forklift license acquisition support that Timee has been providing since June 2023, a framework is now in place to support workers throughout the entire process—from obtaining their qualification to upgrading their skills. By enabling spot workers to gain practical on-site experience and make full use of their licenses, the program aims to further expand work opportunities and contribute even more to addressing the serious challenges of securing and developing talent in the logistics industry.

Program Overview

● Initial Schedule
1st Session: October 7 (Mon) – October 11 (Fri), 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (60-minute break)
2nd Session: October 21 (Mon) – October 25 (Fri), 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (60-minute break)

● Venue
Logitec Minami-Funabashi Warehouse
MFLP I – 8F, 2-5-7 Hamacho, Funabashi-shi, Chiba 273-0012, Japan

● Duration
Five days per session

● Participation Fee
Free of charge / Participants will be paid for the hours spent in training

● Forklift Type
Reach-type forklift

● Training Contents

Practical training (operating a forklift to gain experience in tasks such as picking, transshipment, and storage)

Pre-learning and review using training materials and videos

● Number of Participants
Approximately 12 participants per session

● Eligibility

Those who have completed a certified forklift operator training course, such as:
・Individuals who obtained their license by attending the forklift operator training hosted by Timee
・Individuals whose forklift qualification is registered in the “Timee” app

Those who intend to work as forklift operators in the future

Those who are willing to work at least once in a Logitec forklift position after completing the training

● How to Participate
Participants can apply for the training, and those who are matched to the relevant job postings listed on “Timee” will be eligible to take part.

● Future Schedule
Following the initial sessions, the program is planned to be held on a monthly basis.
*The above reflects the current plan. Dates, locations, and other details are subject to change.
*More detailed information about this training program will be released in due course via the “Timee” app and on the respective corporate websites.

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Expectations for This Skills Enhancement Program: Timee

Guided by its mission of “creating social infrastructure that expands life’s possibilities through work,” Timee is committed to providing workers with opportunities to acquire new skills and expand their employment options. As part of these efforts, Timee has been offering support for obtaining forklift operator licenses since last year.
With the addition of this new skills enhancement program, made possible through our collaboration with Logitec, Timee has now built a framework that supports workers throughout the entire process—from acquiring qualifications, to improving practical skills, to matching with job opportunities.
By continuing these initiatives, we aim to create more opportunities for workers to broaden their life choices, while further contributing to alleviating labour shortages in the logistics industry.

Expectations for This Skills Enhancement Program: Logitec

As a logistics company within the CAMCOM Group with particular strength in human resources, Logitec has been working to provide solutions that optimize logistics operations by visualizing and leveraging all available resources across “people,” “goods,” and “space.” As part of these efforts, Logitec has independently conducted its own “Forklift Operation Skills Enhancement Training.”
Now, through collaboration with Timee, we have established an integrated support framework that covers the entire journey—from obtaining a forklift qualification, to upgrading skills, to matching with job opportunities. Through this program, we aim to create more opportunities for workers to enhance their skills and play an active role on site, while also helping to address labour shortages and improve productivity in the logistics industry.

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