What will you do?
You are also known as an order picker, a storage worker or a logistics team member. You check deliveries, load and unload, pick orders and transport goods internally. You also record your data, report any discrepancies and keep your workstation in good order.
- Check deliveries on arrival
- Load and unload goods
- Pick orders accurately
- Transport goods internally
- Record the data and report discrepancies
- Keep the workstation in good order
Skills to develop
- Physically fit for lifting and moving goods
- Accurate and careful when picking orders
- Knowledge of warehouse safety rules
- Able to keep a steady pace
Your foundation for this occupation
Understand the flow from receiving to dispatch. Item number, location and quantity must remain correct through every movement.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Practise receiving checks, scanning, replenishment and picking with a warehouse system. Trace the item and location when discrepancies appear.
Check your work
Check quantities, damage and shipping labels. Keep walkways clear and store heavy or fragile goods according to instructions.
How can you grow?
Specialise in stock control, returns or receiving before progressing to team leadership or warehouse planning.
Frequently asked questions
Is picking just collecting products?
You also check variant, quantity and destination. Quickly picking the wrong size or pack creates corrective work for both customer and warehouse.