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:

- 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.

**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