Warehouse administrator

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Warehouse administrator

Warehouse administrators oversee the management of stock within an organisation. This includes receiving, issuing and dispatching stock, and handling communication between freight companies and warehouse customers.

Warehouse administrators are responsible for the data entry and inventory of all stock. This involves processing receipts, taking records and documenting the details of all orders. They also organise staff inductions, manage occupational health and safety procedures and book times for incoming deliveries. They may also have to assist with general duties within the warehouse.

Working conditions

Warehouse administrators divide their time between working in an office and in busy warehouse facilities. Warehouses may be hazardous spaces administrators may be required to wear safety gear, such as high visibility clothing, and follow strict safety procedures to minimise risks.

The work can sometimes be fast-paced and warehouse administrators must be able to concentrate on multiple tasks at once.

Tools and technologies

Warehouse administrators spend a lot of time using computers and need to be very familiar with Excel, Word and data entry programs, and may also need to use specialist management software programs.

Warehouse administrators may need to operate forklifts when working in the warehouse, and may also be required to wear high-visibility clothing, hard hats, work boots and other safety equipment.

Education and training

To become a warehouse administrator you usually need to gain a qualification in warehousing operations.

The Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations is offered at TAFE colleges and other registered training organisations throughout Western Australia. Browse courses through Jobs and Skills WA and search on the My Skills website to find a registered provider near you.

You can also undertake a traineeship in warehousing operations (level 4). The traineeship usually takes 36 months to complete.

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