Counts incoming stock and reconciles it with requisitions; updates inventory and stock location records; establishes and co-ordinates the operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing and shipping goods.

• Employees work indoors in an office and/or storeroom and/or warehouse environment. May also work at weigh-bridges or outdoors in marshalling yards or stack areas.
• Employees usually work in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces, but for some sites may work outdoors for long periods and be exposed to the current weather conditions.
• Constant vehicle traffic movement is likely around the work area with the operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, trolleys or other equipment used to assist in the loading and unloading process of stock.
• The work may be dirty or dusty depending upon the type of inwards and outwards goods handled.

• Sedentary to light physical demand levels.
• Employees frequently walk and/or stand about the work area to verify cargo and examine shipping documents.
• Employees frequently sit at computer workstations while completing the clerical tasks required.
• Stretching, twisting, climbing, lifting and carrying movements are not typically a significant component of this job.
• Bending, squatting or crouching may be required occasionally for example, when inspecting goods.
• Repetitive movements are likely on an occasional to frequent basis.
• Driving is not a significant component of the job.
• Use of hand-held objects and equipment such as pens, calculators, markers and electronic scanners is frequent.
• Mental skills necessary include a good level of record keeping, organisation and communication.

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. For entry-level positions on-the-job training is sufficient.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.