Freight handler
Nichol Trading

Nichol Trading are one of the largest fertiliser retailers in Northern Victoria. An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated young person to undertake a Strucutred Workplace Learning (SWL) Placement in Freight Handling/Logistics. Logistics personnel are responsible for monitoring stock levels and overseeing the movement of incoming and outgoing goods. If you have a genuine interest in freight handling/logistics, then this placement is for you!

Skills You Might Learn

Student can attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
Teamwork
Problem solving
Time management
Using technology
Communication
Record keeping
Delivery operations
Financial and other administrative tasks
Stock management & merchandising

Typical Tasks & Duties

The student will undertake the following tasks and duties:
Updating inventory lists
Receiving and dispatching goods and verifying movements of stock
Checking purchase orders against stock levels
Preparing delivery schedules
Coordinating maintenance and repairs of storage facility
Entering data into a database
Maintaining optimal stock levels at minimum cost
Ensuring OH&S protocols are followed in the storage facility
Calculating storage and clearance costs
Managing incoming and outgoing invoices

Student Requirements

The student must be good with numeracy and literacy and able to follow instructions and to work safely. They will be willing to seek assistance from their Manager as required. The student should be able to work in a team and have good communication skills.

Dress Requirements

Clean, neat and tidy appearance with closed toe leather shoes (steel capped required when working in a warehouse).

Special Transport Requirements

Student to make own transportation arrangements

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• TLI32416 - Certificate III in Logistics
• VCE0000001 - VCE (including VCE Vocational Major)
• VCE20116 - Industry & Enterprise