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A Pick Packer assembles orders in a warehouse or storage facility. You’ll receive orders and collect required items or goods. Pick Packers package orders ready for delivery and prepare orders for transport. You may have to notify customers of items that are out of stock and check for estimated delivery times.
Pick Packers should be organised and have excellent attention to detail. You’ll need to be able to follow instructions closely and work as part of a team. Pick Packers should have strong time management and be able to prioritise tasks when required. This role involves various administrative duties so you many need some computer skills.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Pick Packer.
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Get a job at a warehouse or truck depot with the TLI20421 Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to safely load and unload trucks and tankers, and complete the necessary documentation. The course covers: site safety and induction, transport chain of responsibility, workplace communication, using business software, picking and processing orders, receiving goods. Enquire now for the full list of study units, warehousing career outcomes, and enrolment opportunities in your area..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Pick Packer generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 136,500 people employed in this industry and many of them specialise as a Pick Packer. Pick Packers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Pick Packer, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Logistics. This course covers a range of topics including using an inventory system, organising stock control and ordering, receiving and storing stock. A Certificate III in Warehousing Operations may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within warehousing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Warehousing
Freight Handler
$960 weekly pay
Pick Packer
Storeperson
Warehouse Assistant
Warehouse Operator
Inventory Controller
$1,250 weekly pay
Inventory Planner
Supply Planner
$1,442 weekly pay
Warehouse Leading Hand
Warehouse Manager
$1,340 weekly pay
Warehouse Supervisor
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