Storeperson
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Machinery Operators and Drivers
Classification
- Major group
- 7Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 74Storepersons
- Minor group
- 741Storepersons
- Unit group
- 7411Storepersons
Description
Receives, handles and despatches goods in a store or warehouse.
Alternative titles
- Stores Assistant
- Warehouse Assistant
Specialisations
- Chiller Hand
- Manufacturing Storeperson
- Operator Supply (Army)
- Order Picker/Assembler
- Stores Despatch Hand
- Stores Naval (Navy)
Unit group
7411 · StorepersonsDescription
Storepersons receive, handle and despatch goods in stores and warehouses.
Skill level
Australia
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
New Zealand
NZQF 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.
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
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