Warehousing and Logistics Traineeship

Traineeships in Logistics and Warehousing Operations are integral to commencing a career in the supply chain logistics sector which services major industries across Australia.

These traineeships are entry-level opportunities where further qualifications and experience can lead to positions in supervision and management.

The scope of your role as a warehousing trainee will be dependent on your host employer and the industry they service. These include plumbing and construction supplies, retail supply chain products, heavy vehicle equipment, or chemical storage and gas.

There are several roles performed in these workplaces including dispatch, store operations, customer service, and logistics administration. A Warehousing and Logistics Traineeship often includes exposure to all of these areas allowing you to find your strengths and gain a holistic picture of the role you would ultimately play upon completing your qualification.

A warehousing traineeship takes approximately 2 years to complete.

Work undertaken during a warehousing and logistics traineeship include:

• Catalogue and label items with storage details
• Data entry of received delivery slips, requisitions and invoices
• Complete orders by selecting goods, checking them off orders and packaging them for despatch
• Assisting customer taking delivery information and order details for accurate data entry into stock management programs
• Driving a forklift to move heavy items around the warehouse
• Counting and recording the number of items in store during stocktakes

The sorts of skills required for a Warehousing and Logistics Traineeship include:

• Practical and manual work
• Customer focused
• Organisation and classification aptitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work to deadlines