Operate warehouse record systems

Description

Operate systems for recording product, packaging, and order information in specific formats and types of record.

Alternative labels

maintain records of product, packaging, and order information using warehouse system
log information with warehouse record system
use record systems in warehouses
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Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate warehouse record systems is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Materials handler: Materials handlers execute the handling and storage of materials through activities such as loading, unloading and moving articles in a warehouse or storage room. They work according to orders to inspect materials and provide documentation for the handling of items. Materials handlers also manage inventory and ensure the safe disposal of waste.
Warehouse worker: Warehouse workers execute the accurate handling, packing and storage of materials in a warehouse. They receive goods, label them, check quality, store the goods and document any damage. Warehouse workers also monitor stock levels of items, keep inventory and ship goods.
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.
Aircraft cargo operations coordinator: Aircraft cargo operations coordinators direct and coordinate air transport terminal cargo and ramp activities. They review data on incoming flights as to plan the working activities. They direct preparation of loading plans for each departing flight and confer with supervisory personnel to ensure workers and equipment are available for air cargo and baggage loading, unloading, and handling activities.

Optional skill

Operate warehouse record systems 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.

Inventory coordinator: Inventory coordinators keep track of products stored in warehouses for transport to stores, wholesalers and individual customers. They inspect the inventory and maintain paperwork and documents.

 


 

References

  1. Operate warehouse record systems – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022