safety regulations for warehouses
The body of warehouse safety procedures and regulations to prevent incidents and hazards.
Warehouse order pickers prepare orders manually. They pick up orders and bring them to the delivery platform for processing, or in the trade sector to allow customers to pick them up. They are expected to complete orders for shipment, keeping in mind the quantity and type of goods specified and meeting quality criteria established by the company. They also assemble various types of merchandise for shipment and transport orders to shipping locations as specified by a supervisor. They typically stack bundled articles on pallet by hand, are responsible for wrapping articles on the pallet to secure them while moving, and for ensuring the integrity of the pallet.
Competences and skills
31 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencestypes of packaging used in industrial shipments
The various types of packaging materials used for industrial shipments, according to the type of goods to be shipped.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 23 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemaintain material handling equipment
Identify and report malfunctions and damage to material handling equipment. Manage battery connections.
Sector-specific
12 competencescheck shipments
Inspect and verify the content, condition and status of shipments, goods and packages that are being transported, to ensure that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged. It involves documentation review, quality control and physical inspection, compliance checks, and reporting.
ensure efficient utilisation of warehouse space
Pursue an effective use of warehouse space ensuring maximum efficiency while meeting environmental and budgetary goals.
green
maintain physical condition of warehouse
Develop and Implement new warehouse layouts in order to maintain facilities in good working order; issue work orders for repair and replacement operations.
maintain warehouse database
Keep digital warehouse database up-to-date and multi-accessible.
digital
operate voice picking systems
Operate voice pick systems applying various picking methods; work using verbal instructions and prompts via headphones and a microphone.
digital
operate warehouse record systems
Operate systems for recording product, packaging, and order information in specific formats and types of record.
digital
pick orders for dispatching
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 online shop
Process orders from web shop; direct sales, packaging and shipment.
store warehouse goods
Transport goods in the warehouse and place them in the designated locations with precision in order maximise use of space. Operate forklifts or other instruments to facilitate this activity.
use packaging equipment
Use fastening and packaging tools such as plastic strapping, applicators and adhesives, marking and labelling equipment, and tape.
use warehouse marking tools
Label containers and container tags or products; use warehouse marking and labelling tools.
weigh shipments
Weigh shipments and calculate the maximum weights and dimensions, per package or per item, for each consignment.
Cross-sector
10 competencescomply with checklists
Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.
follow written instructions
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
lift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
maintain stock control systems
Keep stock control systems up to date and ensure inventory accuracy.
digital
manage warehouse inventory
Manage warehouse inventory and control storage and movement of warehouse goods. Monitor transactions such as shipping, receiving and putaway.
operate chainsaw
Operate mechanical chainsaw powered by electricity, compressed air or gasoline.
operate material handling equipment
Perform general physical activities in warehouse such as loading, unloading and sorting goods; operate handling equipment.
process customer orders
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.
secure goods
Fasten bands around stacks or articles prior to shipment or storage.
stack goods
Stack goods and manufactured products into containers. This may include anticipating the need for and utilising additional protective materials in stacking the products.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competenceswarehouse operations
The basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage and the organisation of warehouse facilities.
warehousing regulations
The set of laws, regulations and security requirements governing the provision of warehousing activities in a given territory.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesidentify damaged goods before shipment
Identify damaged goods before packaging and shipping following established procedures.
manage transport of goods from warehouse facilities
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 goods.
Cross-sector
2 competencesassemble goods
Assemble goods coming from in manufacturing processes or in removing activities.
deliver outstanding service
Provide outstanding customer service by exceeding customer expectations; establish reputation as an exceptional service provider.