STOREPERSON JOBS

Storeperson Jobs

How to Enter

Whilst there are no strict educational entry requirements for a Storeperson job, if the role involves using a forklift, then a candidate would need a Class 1 driver licence with an F endorsement.

The typical personal requirements that New Zealand employers look for in Storepeople are the following:

Able to work as part of a team
Conscious of health and safety
Great at attention to detail
Can keep record of received and dispatched goods
Honest and dependable

Typical Responsibilities

The job responsibilities of a Storeperson can include some or all of the following:

Signing for and unpacking incoming goods or sending them to relevant department
Driving a forklift or other machinery to unload or move heavy goods
Creating and tracking orders
Packing and dispatching outgoing orders
Periodically checking the quantity and quality of goods coming in and out of store, factory or warehouse
Creating and checking invoices and keeping records updated

Progression

Following a few years’ experience, many Storepeople progress towards becoming Team Supervisors and eventually, Warehouse or Store Managers. In addition, most Storepeople become specialist in particular goods, products and services. Later in their careers, Storepeople can specialist in Inventory Control or Import/Exports.