Elements and Performance Criteria
- Maintain and control stocks of materials or equipment
- Follow stock rotation procedures to maximise use of stocks within permitted shelf life
- Identify stock discrepancies and replace redundant or outdated stocks to maintain stocks at prescribed level
- Identify and replace damaged/worn equipment or arrange for repairs or disposal
- Visually check condition of stock and expiry dates and report to relevant personnel
- Order and receive materials and equipment
- Determine demand for stock, taking into account peak and seasonal variations in stock usage and production conditions
- Place and/or follow up approved orders using workplace systems and procedures
- Check condition of received goods and take appropriate action
- Maintain stock records
- Ensure that written information is legible and indelible
- File all records in the designated place
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts
- Ensure the safe collection of redundant/outdated stocks for subsequent disposal