Warehouse Worker Duties and Responsibilities

The warehouse workers duties and responsibilities should be clearly detailed in the job description. Ideally, the job description should also provide a description of the warehouse, its functions and the warehouse workers expected role. Some responsibilities include:

• Collecting merchandise from the distribution center and safely transporting materials to the shipping bay.

• Receiving and documenting merchandise for delivery or return.

• Keeping an inventory of all merchandise entering or exiting the warehouse.

• Identifying any missing, lost or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor.

• Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.

• Managing all merchandise with appropriate care.

• Assisting with training of newly employed workers.

• Scanning labels to ensure products are shipped to the right destination.