Elements and Performance Criteria
- Receive and process incoming goods.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in receiving bay according to store policy and procedures.
- Unpack goods using correct handling techniques and equipment according to store policy.
- Remove and promptly dispose of packing materials according to store policy and relevant legislative requirements.
- Check incoming stock and validate against purchase orders and delivery documentation according to store policy and relevant legislative requirements.
- Inspect items received for damage, quality, use-by dates, breakage or discrepancies and record according to store policy.
- Record stock levels on store stock systems according to store policy.
- Rotate and store stock according to the first in first out (FIFO) principle.
- Dispatch stock to appropriate area or department.
- Apply stock price and code labels when required according to store policy.
- Rotate stock.
- Carry out stock rotation procedures according to store routine and policy.
- Perform store code checking and reporting procedures, including recording of waste and markdowns.
- Place merchandise to achieve a balanced, fully-stocked display appearance and promote sales.
- Place excess stock in storage or dispose of according to store policy and legislative requirements.
- Maintain safe lifting, shifting and carrying techniques according to store OHS policy and legislative requirements.