Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify products to be stored and appropriate stock records/inventory systems
- Materials, goods and products to be stored are identified
- Potential uses, frequency of use of the materials or frequency of despatch to other work sections or customers are identified
- Size, shape and special storage requirements are determined
- Requirements for safe storage are identified and forwarded to appropriate personnel
- Stock/inventory systems records are maintained
- Relevant product information, including instructions, care labels and product identification information, are located
- When required, reorder documentation is forwarded to appropriate personnel
- Establish storage areas
- Storage areas selected meet requirements for storing product type and quantity
- Appropriate workplace clearances for use of storage areas are obtained
- Storage areas are cleared of waste and contaminants and any required safety equipment is installed
- Storage areas are planned to safely and effectively store goods based on frequency of use, safe height, weight and size
- Storage arrangements take into account potential damage to raw materials or finished products from other stored items, handling, rearranging and crushing, scratching or contamination
- Access and working space for safe use by appropriate manual handling equipment, forklifts or safe lifting by personnel is ensured
- Move materials
- Movement activities are completed as an individual or working directly with others as required by the work tasks
- Roles and related responsibilities for the successful completion of the safe lifting activity are identified and applied
- Materials handling equipment appropriate to the task is selected and used in accordance with regulatory and/or site requirements
- Feedback from others is constructively accepted and acted on to continuously improve team and work performance
- Store materials, goods and products
- Condition of materials, goods and products is observed on arrival and any product below specification is returned to appropriate work areas
- Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Materials, goods and products are stored observing any requirements for separation of particular types of hazardous or incompatible materials, goods or products
- Materials are stacked appropriately for weight loading, size and crushability of goods or products
- Products are located to enable access to frequently required items
- Work is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures