Warehouse Worker

Traineeship

What Warehouse Workers do

  • Receive goods and check them against order forms
  • Label incoming goods with storage details and place them in bins or racks or on the floor
  • Receive orders for goods, select goods from the holding area to complete orders and check against the invoice
  • Package the goods and send to customers
  • Use forklift machinery to move the heavy items
  • Check the computer to obtain information on the location and quantity of items in stock
  • Enter details of goods received and goods dispatched into the computer using slips, requisitions and invoices
  • Conduct stocktaking and advise the supervisor when stock needs to be re ordered
  • Maintain the working area clean and tidy

Your chances of success will be better if you have...

  • Practical skills
  • Physical fitness
  • An excellent memory and good organisational skills
  • An ability to work as part of a team
  • Awareness of safety in the workplace

The Future

  • Employment for a minimum of one year
  • Employment areas include: manufacturers, container depots, food wholesalers and distributors
  • For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to Contact for more information and advice?

Group Training Organisation

Phone / Fax

Email / Website

Address

Regions Serviced

Australian Training Company Ltd

T (02) 9704 1500

F (02) 9704 1599

info@asigtc.com.au

www.austrg.com.au

30-32 Pomeroy St

Homebush

NSW 2140

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW, ACT

Central West Group Apprentices Ltd

T (02) 6331 3655

F (02) 6331 9450

bbardon@cwga.com.au

www.cwga.com.au

203-209 Russell St

Bathurst

NSW 2795

Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes

GTES

T (02) 6923 3000

F (02) 6921 8616

panderson@gtes.com.au

www.gtes.com.au

161 Hammond Ave

Wagga Wagga

NSW 2650

Wagga Wagga, Riverina

HGT Australia Ltd

T (02) 4952 7444

F (02) 4952 8070

mail@hgtaust.com.au

www.hgtaust.com.au

1st Floor

148 Lambton Rd

Broadmeadow

NSW 2292

Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

Health Industry Group Training Company

T (02) 9817 7463

F (02) 9817 7458

charles@higtc.com.au

www.higtc.com.au

Gladesville Hospital

3 Victoria Rd

Gladesville

NSW 2111

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd

T (02) 4932 4222

F (02) 4932 4544

shinnick@hvtc.com.au

www.hvtc.com.au

Junction St

Telarah

NSW 2320

Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah

MEGT Australia

T (02) 4969 8099

F (02) 4969 8077

John_Purcell@megt.com.au

www.megt.com.au

121 Chatham St

Broadmeadow

NSW 2292

Sydney, Hunter, Northern NSW

Mission Australia Group Training Ltd

T 1300 676 937

F (02) 9687 4929

burginp@missionaustralia.com.au

www.missionaustralia.com.au

Level 1

81 George St

Parramatta

NSW 2150

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

MG My Gateway

T (02) 4627 1388

F (02) 4627 1388

jobs@mygateway.org.au

www.mygateway.org.au

28 Broughton St

Campbelltown

NSW

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Western and South Western Sydney, Hills District, Illawarra

ON Q Human Resources

T (07) 5523 3211

F (07) 5523 4188

judy.burness@onqhr.com.au

www.onqhr.com.au

Shop 3

1-11 Rivendell Dr

Sth Tweed Heads

NSW

Far North Coast NSW

SERTEC Ltd

T (02) 6492 3944

F (02) 6492 4594

marea@sertec.com.au

www.sertec.com.au

163 Auckland St

Bega

NSW 2550

South East NSW

Sydney Training and Employment Ltd

T (02) 9715 7344

F (02) 9745 2900

j.dwyer@sydtrain.com.au

www.sydtrain.com.au

Level 2

28 Burwood Rd

Burwood

NSW 2134

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Newcastle, Central Coast, Canberra, Illawarra, Shoalhaven

TABMA Training Pty Ltd

T (02) 9277 3177

F (02) 9277 3170

malbertson@tabma.com.au

www.tabma.com.au

Level 7

28 Foveaux St

Surry Hills

NSW 2010

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

West State

T (08) 8087 6588

F (08) 8087 8337

westate@iinet.net.au

www.iinet.net.au~westate

191 Argent St

Broken Hill

NSW 2880

Far West Region of NSW

Workline Employment

T (02) 4725 0300

F (02) 4721 2487

pauline@penrithchamber.org.au

www.penrithonline.com.au / workline

1st Floor

450 High St

Penrith

NSW 2750

Western, South Western and Hills District Region of Sydney

WorkVentures Group Training Ltd

T (02) 9282 6995

F (02) 9281 4397

tom.mckay@workventures.com.au

www.workventures.com.au

Level 10

418a Elizabeth St

Surry Hills

NSW 2010

Sydney Metropolitan Area

Transport – Traineeships

Entry

Education / Training

Career Prospects

Articulation


Certificate II



Nil or Certificate I

Transport and Distribution – Warehousing and Storage

Delivery Driver, Packer, Storeperson, Transport Operations Officer,

Truck Offsider, Dispatch Clerk, Stores Assistant, Warehousing Assistant, Warehouse Supervisor

Certificate III Transport and Distribution – Warehousing and Storage

Apprenticeship and Certificate III

Automotive Aftermarket Warehousing / Distribution

Nil or Certificate I

Transport and Distribution – Administration

Warehouse Supervisor

Certificate III Transport and Distribution – Administration

Nil

Transport and Distribution – Aviation ground Operation and Services

Baggage Handlers, Ramp Operation Staff, Customer Service Officers, Receiving and Dispatching Clerks at an Airport

Certificate III Transport and Distribution – Aviation ground Operations and Services



Certificate III



Nil or Certificate II

Transport and Distribution – Warehousing and Storage

Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Purchasing and Supply Officer.

Certificate IV Transport and Distribution – Warehousing and Storage

Transport and Distribution – Administration

Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, Distribution Centre Manager, Purchasing and Supply Officer.

Certificate IV Transport and Distribution – Administration

Nil

Automotive Aftermarket Warehousing / Distribution Operations

Automotive Aftermarket

Warehouse Supervisor

Certificate IV Automotive Aftermarket Warehousing / Distribution



Certificate IV



Nil

or Certificate III

Transport and Distribution – Warehousing and Storage

Warehousing Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Distribution Centre Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, Inventory Controller

Diploma Logistics Management

HSC

or Certificate III

Transport and Distribution Warehousing and Storage

Warehousing Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Distribution Centre Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, Inventory Controller, Import / Export Clerk


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