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A Warehouse Assistant carries out a range of duties in a warehouse or storage facility. You might receive stock as it arrives and distribute it to a relevant location. Warehouse Assistants also keep track of current stock and process orders. You may assist with packaging orders and getting them ready for transport.
Warehouse Assistants should be organised and able to handle several tasks at one time. You’ll need to be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues. Warehouse Assistants should be comfortable with computerised stock systems and be able to handle various administrative tasks.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Warehouse Assistant.
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This nationally recognised training is designed to help businesses and individuals build their COVID-SAFE operating plans. Students will learn to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks in organisations operating in the transport and logistics industry..
Average duration: Half day.
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 Warehouse Assistant 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.
There has been strong growth in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 16,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Warehouse Assistant. Warehouse Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Warehouse Assistant interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Warehousing Operations. You’ll develop the skills to process orders and package goods and cover topics including stock control and customer service. A Certificate III in Warehousing Operations or a Certificate III in Logistics 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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