Overview
Verifies and maintains records of incoming and outgoing goods in a warehouse or distribution centre and prepares goods for despatch.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
Tasks
- identifying items and containers of incoming and outgoing shipments and verifying them against consignment records
- ensuring outgoing shipments are in good condition and meet specifications
- arranging internal distribution of goods received
- organising the despatch of goods with completed documentation
- maintaining prescribed records of goods received and despatched
- examining shipping documents and verifying cargo to be released
- recording customs clearance requirements and authorising collection of cargo
- calculating storage and clearance charges and billing customers
- receiving details of outgoing cargo, and arranging bookings of freight space and collection of goods from customers
- providing information to customers on custom tariffs, tariff classifications and concessions, and methods of clearing goods
Alternative Titles
- Despatch Clerk
- Freight Clerk
Specialisations
- Aircraft Load Controller
- Shipping and Receiving Clerk
- Truck Despatcher
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
2 courses found.
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TLI41522: Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics
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TLI40221: Certificate IV in International Freight Forwarding (Senior Operator)
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