Description
Staff members must be vigilant and well-organised to ensure that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.
Alternative labels
carry out consignment inspection activities
carry out inspections on inbound and outbound shipments
check consignments
check inbound and outbound consignments
carry out inspections on shipments
perform checks on inbound and outbound shipments
perform checks to ensure shipments are undamaged
examine shipments
examine inbound and outbound shipments
inspect inbound and outbound shipments
carry out shipment inspection activities
check inbound and outbound shipments
carry out consignment checks
perform checks on shipments
inspect shipments
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Check shipments is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Warehouse order picker: Warehouse order pickers prepare orders manually. They pick up orders and bring them to the delivery platform for processing, or in the trade sector to allow customers to pick them up. They are expected to complete orders for shipment, keeping in mind the quantity and type of goods specified and meeting quality criteria established by the company. They also assemble various types of merchandise for shipment and transport orders to shipping locations as specified by a supervisor. They typically stack bundled articles on pallet by hand, are responsible for wrapping articles on the pallet to secure them while moving, and for ensuring the integrity of the pallet.
Optional skill
Check shipments is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Purchase planner: Purchase planners organise the continuous supply with goods out of existing contracts.
References
- Check shipments – ESCO
