Storepersons

Storepersons receive, handle and despatch goods in stores and warehouses.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Receiving incoming goods, checking for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices
  • Unloading vehicles, opening packages and removing contents
  • Operating computers to obtain details of location and quantity of items in stock
  • Labelling goods with details of storage location
  • Packing and weighing goods and sealing boxes
  • Operating machines to lift, place and remove goods on high levels
  • Operating specialised equipment, such as manually and electronically guided order pickers, and checking goods off picking list
  • Assisting with regular stocktakes
  • May use materials handling equipment, such as hydraulic pallet lifters and hand trucks, to move goods

Key values of workers in Storepersons

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Storepersons

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.