UNIT GROUP 7411 STOREPERSONS

STOREPERSONS receive, handle and despatch goods in stores and warehouses.

Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• receiving incoming goods, checking for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices
• unloading vehicles, opening packages and removing contents
• operating computers to obtain details of location and quantity of items in stock
• labelling goods with details of storage location
• packing and weighing goods and sealing boxes
• operating machines to lift, place and remove goods on high levels
• operating specialised equipment, such as manually and electronically guided order pickers, and checking goods off picking list
• assisting with regular stocktakes
• may use materials handling equipment, such as hydraulic pallet lifters and hand trucks, to move goods

Occupation:
741111 Storeperson

Alternative Titles:
Stores Assistant
Warehouse Assistant

Receives, handles and despatches goods in a store or warehouse.

Skill Level: 4

Specialisations:

Chiller Hand
Manufacturing Storeperson
Operator Supply (Army)
Order Picker/Assembler
Stores Despatch Hand
Stores Naval (Navy)