§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

warehouse worker

Warehouse workers execute the accurate handling, packing and storage of materials in a warehouse.

Description

Warehouse workers execute the accurate handling, packing and storage of materials in a warehouse. They receive goods, label them, check quality, store the goods and document any damage. Warehouse workers also monitor stock levels of items, keep inventory and ship goods.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

products coding system types of packaging used in industrial shipments

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

safety regulations for warehouses packaging engineering freight transport methods product packaging requirements

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

receive goods sort waste clean industrial containers pick orders for dispatching pallets loading follow verbal instructions use different communication channels secure goods perform cleaning duties follow stock control instructions match goods with appropriate packaging according to security procedures lift heavy weights plan shifts of employees implement efficiency plans for logistics operations operate warehouse record systems stack goods maintain stock control systems check for damaged items use rigging tools stay alert identify damaged goods before shipment handle shipment paperwork monitor stock level handle paperwork related to warehouse stock assist in the movement of heavy loads manage transport of goods from warehouse facilities operate package processing equipment control of expenses dispatch order processing have computer literacy apply techniques for stacking goods into containers load products for dispatch have spatial awareness use warehouse marking tools operate weighing machine maintain physical condition of warehouse operate warehouse materials manage warehouse inventory

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