Freight Handlers and Shelf Fillers play a crucial role in the transportation and retail industries in Australia. These professionals are responsible for loading and unloading trucks, containers, and rail cars, as well as transferring cargo between different forms of transport and storage facilities. Additionally, they are tasked with filling shelves in stores and supermarkets, ensuring that products are readily available for customers.

Indicative Skill Level

Most individuals working in this occupation possess a skill level that aligns with the following qualifications:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate I or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 1 qualification or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5)

While some roles within this occupation may require additional on-the-job training or a formal qualification, others may not necessitate any formal training at all.

Tasks Include:

• Receiving goods and cross-checking against relevant documents
• Operating equipment to efficiently load, unload, and move goods
• Securing loads to prevent any shifting during transportation
• Ensuring shelves in stores and supermarkets are adequately stocked
• Collecting goods from stockrooms and placing them on shelves for display

Subcategories

Within the broader occupation of Freight Handlers and Shelf Fillers, there are two specific subcategories:

• 8911 Freight and Furniture Handlers
• 8912 Shelf Fillers

These subcategories highlight the distinct roles and responsibilities that individuals may have within this occupation.