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Storeperson

Also known as Dispatch Clerk, Stores Assistant and Warehouse Assistant.

Storepersons receive, handle and dispatch goods coming into, or going out of, stores or warehouses.

Storepersons may also work as shelf-stackers who fill up shelves in stores and supermarkets.

Storepersons may be required to lift or carry packages.

TASKS

Storepersons may perform the following tasks:

unload goods and check them against order forms
catalogue or label items with storage details
place goods in bins and on racks, or stack bulky items on floors
complete orders by selecting goods from shelves and checking them off appropriate lists
package and send out completed orders to customers
move heavy packages using forklift machinery
obtain details of the location and quantity of items in stock, using visual display units or computersenter details of received delivery slips, requisitions and invoices into computers
count and record the number of items in store during stocktake
advise supervisor about stock and re-ordering levels
help keep the work area neat and tidy

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

enjoy practical work
good eyesight (may be corrected)
able to cope with the physical demands of the job
good memory and organisational skills
safety-conscious

Very Good Outlook for this career!

Interest Area

EDUCATION & TRAINING

You can work as a storeperson without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job.

You can also become a storeperson through a traineeship in Warehousing Operations.

Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.

Additional Information

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Transport and Logistics Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

Storepersons are often required to operate a forklift, and may need to obtain a licence to Perform High Risk Work. For more information, refer to the separate entry for Forklift Operator.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Demand for this occupation is widespread across most industries and in each state and territory. Major employers include manufacturers, container depots, food wholesalers and distributors, and resources companies. A move toward computerisation and automation has changed the nature of warehousing, storage and retrieval techniques, increasing the demand for workers with knowledge of appropriate operating systems and machinery.

Smaller enterprises often require workers to be multiskilled. They may handle the stores function, but also deal with trade or retail sales.

Promotion to senior storeperson, sales clerk, stock clerk, sales representative or warehouse manager is possible with experience and further training.