Storeperson
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Machinery Operators and Drivers
Classification
- Major group
- 7Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 72Storepersons and Warehouse Supervisors
- Minor group
- 721Storepersons and Warehouse Supervisors
Description
Receives, handles and dispatches goods in a store or warehouse.
Alternative titles
- Stores Assistant
- Warehouse Assistant
Specialisations
- Manufacturing Storeperson
- Pick Packer (Warehouse)
- Storeperson (Defence)
Unit group
7211 · Storepersons and Warehouse SupervisorsDescription
Supervise and undertake the receipt, handling and dispatch of goods in stores and warehouses.
Skill level
Australia
3; 4
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- Unloads vehicles, opens packages and removes contents
- Checks incoming goods for damage and discrepancies between orders, supply and invoices
- Labels goods with details of storage locations
- Uses software to record and obtain details of location and quantity of items in stock
- Orders goods and issues invoices as required to ensure readiness for demand
- Selects, packs, weighs and seals goods for distribution
- May use materials handling equipment such as hydraulic pallet lifters and hand trucks
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/7/72/721/7211
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
