Warehouse Operator
Control the movement and storage of stock in a warehouse environment.
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- What's it like to be a Warehouse Operator?
- How to become a Warehouse Operator
- Latest Warehouse Operator jobs
- Top skills and experience for Warehouse Operators
- Is Warehouse Operator the right role for you?
- Warehouse Operator role reviews
What's it like to be a Warehouse Operator?
Warehouse Operators move goods in and out of a warehouse or depot. They prepare outgoing stock for delivery, review incoming deliveries of stock and operate forklifts and order picking machines which allow them to retrieve and store stock in high places.
Tasks and duties
- Receiving and inspecting incoming and outgoing goods.
- Reviewing goods received against invoices for discrepancies.
- Unloading deliveries from vehicles, unpackaging goods and storing contents.
- Following Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) procedures.
- Operating forklifts for movement of stock including lifting, placing and removing stock in high places.
- Operating manual and electronic order–picking tools and machines.
- Labelling incoming and outgoing goods.
- Weighing, measuring and packing goods and containers.
- Assisting with stocktakes.
- Operating computers and tools to locate items.
How to become a Warehouse Operator
You can become a Warehouse Operator without formal qualifications, but a relevant qualification will provide you with necessary skills and knowledge. A current driver’s licence and forklift licence are usually required. Additional certifications for the completion of certain high–risk tasks may also be required.
- Complete a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (TLI30321).
- Hold a current driver’s licence.
- Get your Forklift Licence. This is attained by completing a short course from a registered training organisation (RTO).
- You may need to complete additional High-risk work licences. High-risk work licences can be attained through an RTO and cover tasks such as working in high places.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Warehouse Operator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Warehouses
Forklift Licence
Dispatch
Picking and Packing
Forklift Operation
Warehouse Duties
Stock Take
Warehousing
Loading and Unloading
Unloading Trucks
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Latest Warehouse Operator reviews
May 2025
My overall experience as a Warehouse Operator has been rewarding, with valuable opportunities to develop teamwork and organizational skills while managing a fast-paced and physically active work environment.
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsI really enjoyed the fast-paced environment and the sense of accomplishment that comes from completing tasks efficiently. The role keeps me active throughout the day, which I appreciate. Working as pa...
The challengesSometimes the work can be repetitive, which makes it harder to stay motivated over long periods. The physical demands can also be tough on the body, especially during busy times when breaks are limite...
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May 2021
Warehouse work on a mine sites is very fast paced and parts are not as easily accessible quickly which can be stressful.
Reviewer's QualificationCompleted Year 10
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationSupply
The good thingsLearning computer skills and about transport and logistics.
The challengesFast paced ,long hours, shift work nights and days, staying away from family in fifo employment.
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