Warehouse Order Picker Labourers in Mining, Construction & Transport

The body of warehouse safety procedures and regulations to prevent incidents and hazards. Follow safety regulations and inspect equipment.

Know various types of packaging materials used for industrial shipments, according to the type of goods to be shipped. Comply with regulations on packaging of goods.

Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

Handle orders placed by customers. Receive the customer order and define a list of requirements, a working process, and a time frame. Execute the work as planned.

Fasten bands around stacks or articles, prior to shipment or storage.

Staff members must be vigilant and well-organised to ensure that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.

Pursue an effective use of warehouse space ensuring maximum efficiency while meeting environmental and budgetary goals.

Identify and report malfunctions and damage to material handling equipment; manage battery connections.

Develop and Implement new warehouse layouts in order to maintain facilities in good working order; issue work orders for repair and replacement operations.

Keep stock control systems up to date and ensure inventory accuracy.

Keep digital warehouse database up-to-date and multi-accessible.

Manage warehouse inventory and control storage and movement of warehouse goods. Monitor transactions such as shipping, receiving and putaway.

Operate mechanical chainsaw powered by electricity, compressed air or gasoline.

Perform general physical activities in warehouse such as loading, unloading and sorting goods; operate handling equipment.

Operate voice pick systems applying various picking methods; work using verbal instructions and prompts via headphones and a microphone.

Operate systems for recording product, packaging, and order information in specific formats and types of record.

Pick orders in warehouses destined for dispatching, ensuring that correct numbers and types of goods are loaded and dispatched. Tag and mark product items as requested.

Process orders from web shop; direct sales, packaging and shipment.

Transport goods in the warehouse and place them in the appropriate and designated locations with precision in order maximise used of space. Operate forklifts or other instruments in this activity.

Use fastening and packaging tools such as plastic strapping, applicators and adhesives, marking and labelling equipment, and tape.

Label containers and container tags or products; use warehouse marking and labelling tools.

Weigh shipments and calculate the maximum weights and dimensions, per package or per item, for each consignment.

Know the goods transported from warehouse facilities. Understand the legal and safety requirements of goods, the hazards that materials may represent; provide solutions and appropriate direction for the handling of …

Recommended Books

2 books

A Practical Guide to Logistics

Jerry Rudd

2023

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Material Handling Equipment Operation

Richard Skiba

2024

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Know the basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage. Understand and satisfy customer needs and requirements while effectively utilising warehouse equipment, space and labour.

Know and comply with local warehousing laws and regulations; stay up-to-date by studying existing and new legislation.

Recommended Books

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Warehouse Management

Gwynne Richards

2025

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Assemble goods coming from in manufacturing processes or in removing activities.

Provide outstanding customer service by exceeding customer expectations; establish reputation as an exceptional service provider.

Identify damaged goods before packaging and shipping following established procedures.