warehouse-operators-for-clothing/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — warehouse operators for clothing

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers).

Task statements

• [Core] Complete order receipts.
• [Core] Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
• [Core] Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.
• [Core] Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
• [Core] Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
• [Core] Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
• [Core] Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
• [Core] Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer.
• [Core] Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list.
• [Core] Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
• [Core] Mark stock items, using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• [Core] Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
• [Core] Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
• [Core] Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
• [Core] Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
• [Core] Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
• [Core] Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons.
• [Core] Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors.
• [Core] Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• [Core] Recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.
• [Core] Keep records on the use or damage of stock or stock-handling equipment.
• [Core] Keep records of out-going orders.
• [Core] Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location, based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
• [Core] Operate equipment such as forklifts.
• [Core] Receive, unload, open, unpack, or issue sales floor merchandise.
• [Supplemental] Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
• [Supplemental] Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
• [Supplemental] Transport packages to customers' vehicles.
• [Supplemental] Compute prices of items or groups of items.
• [Supplemental] Requisition merchandise from supplier, based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.

Detailed work activities

• Advise others on business or operational matters.
• Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
• Calculate costs of goods or services.
• Clean facilities or equipment.
• Collect deposits, payments or fees.
• Deliver items.
• Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.
• Distribute materials to employees or customers.
• Inspect items for damage or defects.
• Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.
• Maintain operational records.
• Monitor inventories of products or materials.
• Operate forklifts or other loaders.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Package objects for shipping.
• Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
• Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements.
• Receive shipments.
• Record shipping information.
• Remove debris or damaged materials.
• Send information, materials or documentation.
• Set up merchandise displays.
• Stock supplies or merchandise.
• Store items.
• Store records or related materials.
• Unload materials or equipment.