1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 6 Intermediate Clerical, Sales and Service Workers >> 61 Intermediate Clerical Workers >> 615 Material Recording and Despatching Clerks >> 6152 Transport and Despatching Clerks >> 6152-11 Receiving and Despatching Clerk

6152-11	Receiving and Despatching Clerk
	Freight Clerk
	Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Verifies and maintains records of incoming and outgoing goods in warehouses and distribution centres and prepares goods for despatch.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

identifies articles or containers of incoming and outgoing shipments and verifies them against consignment records
ensures outgoing shipments are in good condition and meet specifications
arranges internal distribution of goods received
organises the despatch of goods with completed documentation
contacts shippers to rectify damages and shortages
maintains prescribed records of goods received and despatched
may count, weigh or measure items
may affix shipping labels and instructions
may determine method of despatch

Specialisations:
Aircraft Load Controller
Truck Despatcher