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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

materials handler

Materials handlers execute the handling and storage of materials through activities such as loading, unloading and moving articles in a warehouse or storage room.

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Description

Materials handlers execute the handling and storage of materials through activities such as loading, unloading and moving articles in a warehouse or storage room. They work according to orders to inspect materials and provide documentation for the handling of items. Materials handlers also manage inventory and ensure the safe disposal of waste.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
products coding systeminventory management rules
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
safety regulations for warehousesfreight transport methodsroad transport legislationhazardous materials transportation
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
sort wasteinspect construction suppliespick orders for dispatchingpallets loadinguse different communication channelssecure goodsfollow stock control instructionsimplement efficiency plans for logistics operationsoperate warehouse record systemsprocess incoming construction suppliesstack goodsmaintain stock control systemsfollow health and safety procedures in constructiondispatch order processingdispose of non-hazardous wasteload heavy items on palletsuse warehouse marking toolsmaintain physical condition of warehouseoperate warehouse materialsmanage warehouse inventory
OPTIONALOptional competences
assemble goodsoperate GPS systemsorder construction suppliesdrive vehiclespack goodscheck compatibility of materialstransport construction suppliesuse barcode scanning equipmentfollow written instructionsdispose of hazardous wasteshunt inbound loadsclean warehousehandle fragile itemscalculate needs for construction supplies

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

40 total
22 essential · 18 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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