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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Check, weigh and record load data
   • Check and accept loads of waste paper, according to order and within productivity requirements and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.
   • Estimate weight and calculate the volumes of loads.
   • Handle non conforming loads.
   • Confirm delivery record with truck driver.
2. Unload trucks
   • Direct trucks to appropriate unloading area according to load grade and equipment availability.
   • Notify yard personnel of deliveries requiring unloading.
   • Monitor truck movements in the yard according to safe working requirements.
   • Remove load from trucks according to safe work practices.
3. Finalise documentation
   • Check and complete documentation, according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
   • Communicate load requirements to appropriate personnel in accordance with operational requirements.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can check and weigh loads and direct trucks for unloading waste paper, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, by:

using safety accessories including protective and high visibility safety clothing and electronic communication equipment when unloading

identifying and monitoring process control points

using and interpreting electronic control systems, during checking and loading operations

sorting and grading waste paper to specifications

operating and maintaining materials handling equipment, including high risk load shifting equipment as required

reporting on load documentation

communicating effectively, through written and verbal means, and using hand signals with others, in the work area when undertaking unloading of waste paper.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

documentation and procedures relevant to receiving loads of waste paper, including, work health and safety (WHS) , high risk load shifting licensing requirements, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), safe working requirements and risks and hazard identification

workplace forms and their purpose, used in unloading, including job safety sheet, permit systems, weighbridge dockets, work orders, tally sheets, truck delivery dockets, invoices and stock inventory records

situational awareness when unloading trucks including awareness of personnel, hazards, moving trucks and equipment

waste paper receiving processes, layout and associated services sufficient to receive waste paper

loading areas and logistics controls to monitor unloading operations

paper types, specifications, characteristics and grade specifications

electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control waste paper receiving practices.

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