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Minor Group

721 Storepersons and Warehouse Supervisors

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

721 Storepersons and Warehouse Supervisors

Supervise and undertake the receipt, handling and dispatch of goods in stores and warehouses.

Warehouse Administrators are excluded from this minor group. Warehouse Administrators are included in Occupation 571531 Warehouse Administrator.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Unit Group

7211 Storepersons and Warehouse Supervisors

Supervise and undertake the receipt, handling and dispatch of goods in stores and warehouses.

Warehouse Administrators are excluded from this unit group. Warehouse Administrators are included in Occupation 571531 Warehouse Administrator.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

721131 Storeperson

Receives, handles and dispatches goods in a store or warehouse.

Alternative titles

  • Stores Assistant
  • Warehouse Assistant

Specialisations

  • Manufacturing Storeperson
  • Pick Packer (Warehouse)
  • Storeperson (Defence)

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Unloads vehicles, opens packages and removes contents
  • Checks incoming goods for damage and discrepancies between orders, supply and invoices
  • Labels goods with details of storage locations
  • Uses software to record and obtain details of location and quantity of items in stock
  • Orders goods and issues invoices as required to ensure readiness for demand
  • Selects, packs, weighs and seals goods for distribution
  • May use materials handling equipment such as hydraulic pallet lifters and hand trucks
Occupation

721132 Warehouse Supervisor

Supervises the receipt, handling and dispatch of goods in a store or warehouse.

Warehouse Administrators are excluded from this occupation. Warehouse Administrators are included in Occupation 571531 Warehouse Administrator.

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Oversees the handling and organisation of goods within a store or warehouse
  • Manages inventory, allocates shipments and verifies orders
  • Trains and supervises warehouse staff to ensure efficient operations
  • Implements and enforces safety regulations within the warehouse
  • Prepares relevant documentation and records as required