Storepersons work in warehouses and other storage facilities, such as the stockroom of a department store or wholesale outlet, throughout Western Australia, though the majority of employment opportunities are in the Perth metropolitan area. The work can be very physical and involves a large amount of bending and lifting heavy weights. Storepersons must follow occupational health and safety guidelines in order to minimise the risk of causing themselves serious injuries. The hours of work can vary greatly depending on the employer. Some warehouses operate 24 hours a day, so storepersons may be required to work shifts, which can include working nights and on weekends. Storepersons working in retail or wholesale outlets typically start work early, before the store opens to the public, and may finish in the early afternoon.

Storepersons use forklifts, pallet jacks and trolleys to move goods around the warehouse and some storage facilities may also have automated machinery for this. Storepersons often stack goods on pallets or in cages for transport, using tape, strapping or cling film to secure the load. Computers and other electronic equipment, including barcode scanners and portable visual display units, are often used to record stock levels and exact storage locations. Paper records are also common and may be used as a checklist when goods arrive and are despatched. Safety clothing has as high visibility vests and steel-capped boots are also usually required.