Warehousing operations assistant
Irribiz Robinvale

A great Work Experience opportunity (WE Opportunity) has been offered in the Logistics Industry as a Warehouse Assistant at Irribiz Robinvale. This is a great placement opportunity as it will give you a broad range of experiences across different aspects of the logistics arm to this business.

Irribiz Robinvale is a well reputed Irrigation Supply and Major Projects business in the Robinvale area. Irribiz has grown into a successful Irrigation business that houses not only Domestic and Commercial Irrigation Supplies but also Swimming Pools and their Accessories and Wood and Gas Fireplaces.

If you have a keen interest in the Logistics Industry as a Warehouse Assistant, Irribiz Robinvale will give you a great opportunity to gain work experience.

The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer or Careers Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Logistics: Warehouse Assistant you would observe and may assist under direct supervision of qualified staff in the tasks and duties to load and unload trucks, sort and place merchandise on shelves. You would also be responsible for ensuring the warehouse is kept orderly and clean, and that goods are secured properly. Assisting with on-site deliveries are a requirement. Retail tasks in the main showroom will also be included in this placement.

The student will observe and may undertake the following tasks and duties;
• Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace.
• Follow work health and safety procedures.
• Package goods.
• Pick and process orders.
• Receive goods.
• Identify products and store to specifications.
• Despatch stock.
• Participate in stocktakes.
• Apply quality procedures.
• Use communications systems.
• Process workplace documentation.
• Apply accident-emergency procedures.
• Load and unload goods/cargo.
• Use info-technology devices in the workplace.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Logistics Industry as a Warehouse Assistant who are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future WE placement to develop skills learned from their secondary school subjects relating to Warehouse Assistant.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the Logistics Industry as a Warehouse Assistant and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented and will be required to attend work in the following work attire;
• Work boots.
• Work pants or shorts.
• Staff issued shirt.
• No inappropriate slogans or ripped clothing.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Student to arrange own transport to and from work.