Storeperson
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 Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Placement as a Storeperson.
If you have a genuine interest in transporting and warehousing, 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:
Communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self-management
Learning
Technology

Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
Hands-on practical exprience
Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
Working in real-life scenarios and environments
Working with tools and equipment necessary to to the occupation and business
Liasing and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers

Typical Tasks & Duties

This is a varied role and students will gain experience in unpacking goods, repackaging and returning items, using software involved in stocktaking and inventory management, as well as general labouring and cleaning duties. The student will also have an opportunity to learn workplace communication, safe work practices and how to cooperate effectively as part of a skilled local team. Duties may include:
General stock handling duties
Assist with basic workshop duties
Use of basic tools and software relevant to trade
Picking orders, preparing orders for pick up or delivery

Student Requirements

Students must be keen and ready to learn
Must be punctual
Must be willing to be part of a team

Dress Requirements

Clean, neat and tidy appearance with closed toe leather shoes (steel capped required when working in a warehouse), minimal jewellery, long hair tied back.

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