This unit standard is for people who are responsible for moving, packing and maintaining stock in a DC/Warehouse and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

• identifying appropriate areas for packing stock
• moving stock to and pack stock in identified location
• preventing shrinkage and losses while moving, packing and maintaining stock
• maintaining stock in the distribution centre.

The learner will also understand relevant aspects of the following:

• Common terms and concepts used when moving, packing, labelling and maintaining stock in the DC
• The layout of the DC and the requirements that impact on the layout
• Stock characteristics and how they impact on the moving, packing and maintaining of the stock
• Techniques and safety procedures for lifting, stacking and transporting stock
• Health and Safety Procedures relevant to packing stock
• The terms ‘shrinkage’ and ‘losses’
• The effect of shrinkage and losses on profits and employees
• Causes and preventative methods for shrinkage and losses as applicable to the process of moving, packing and maintaining stocks
• The supply chain and the roles of the various players in the supply chain
• The difference between and relationship between pick and reserve areas
• How stock rotation impacts on moving, packing and maintaining stocks
• Stock flow through the organisation
• Identifying misdirected/unmarked stocks and how to deal with them
• Organisational requirements in respect of:
  • replenishing pick areas
  • clearing holding areas
  • moving/storing empty pallets.