Few people realise what a huge role warehousemen play - especially in courier companies. They are responsible for activities that affect the functioning of the warehouse. The main duties of a warehouseman include controlling the handling process, operating technical equipment or keeping regular records and inventories. In this profession, there are various opportunities for promotion to Coordinator, Manager or to other operational departments. Wondering if this is the profession for you? Or are you just looking for a job as a warehouseman? Be sure to read this article to find out what the job is like and to find out about job vacancies at InPost!
Warehouseman - duties and general characteristics
In recent years, the market for logistics services has been developing extremely rapidly. This has to do with the emergence of many online shops and the real boom in online sales. Polish consumers appreciate the convenience of online shopping and are increasingly willing to shop online with just a few mouse clicks. For this reason, there is an increasing demand for warehousemen, i.e. people who perform all the basic operations for a given facility. This is all to ensure that the shipping process runs quickly and smoothly. Their tasks include properly securing parcels, processing orders in the right way. Other duties of a warehouseman include:
- processing consignments and issuing them for distribution
- unloading and loading of parcel shipments onto delivery vehicles
- transporting the parcel carrier with a low trolley
- carrying out cleaning and support work in the warehouse area
- other activities assigned by the supervisor
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Warehouseman profession - education and practical skills required
Working as a warehouseman does not require a university degree. It is enough to have completed secondary school or a basic vocational school, where you will acquire the necessary technical skills. To increase your attractiveness on the labour market, it is worth doing a forklift licence and having computer skills, mainly MS Office. A category B driving licence will also be useful, but is not required. Candidates for the position of warehouseman, who already have experience in this profession, can be promoted to leader - it will be important to have management competence.
Warehouse work - soft skills
In addition to the practical skills mentioned above, the personality traits useful in this profession also count. So what character should the ideal warehouseman have? For employers, the following qualities will be important: availability, responsibility, resistance to stress, ease of finding oneself in new situations, involvement, independence and diligence. In addition, a person wishing to work as a warehouseman must have communication skills allowing for fruitful cooperation with the team and the ability to organise their own work.
What are the salaries for the position of warehouseman?
The level of a warehouseman's salary depends to a large extent on the seniority and involvement of the employee. The size of the city is also important - a warehouseman in Poznań will have a different salary than a warehouseman working in Warsaw. In addition, people with forklift licences and other valuable competences will earn more.
Warehouseman's job - key advantages
Still not 100 per cent convinced that you will prove yourself in the warehousing profession? Are you analysing your possible future prospects in order to make a final decision? Learn about some important advantages of this type of work. Here are the most important ones:
- career development prospects with opportunities to improve skills, e.g. through training,
- independence of action that allows you to prove yourself and carry out interesting tasks,
- development of own skills (hard and soft) and talents in warehouse logistics,
- acquiring completely new competences and professional experience.
"In my position as a warehouseman, I really value the independence and the influence I have over my work. I also like the team I work in and the great atmosphere. A big plus is the fact that at the end of the day I feel satisfaction because I can see the real effects of my work," - says Bartosz, who has been working as a warehouse worker at InPost for 2 lat .
Warehouseman at InPost - work now!
All those who would like to start a career in the warehouse profession or have already worked in a similar position but are looking for new challenges will find interesting employment offers at InPost. This is the best opportunity to spread your wings in the fast-growing courier industry and acquire new skills. InPost is looking for warehouse workers throughout Poland. If you get the job, you can count on permanent cooperation based on an employment contract or a contract of mandate, excellent opportunities for professional development and a friendly atmosphere and a harmonious team. In addition, benefits such as private health care and a sports card await you.
Are you looking for a job in this position? Don't hesitate to contact us today - we might just be looking for you! Take a look at current job vacancies , apply and join #TeamInPost!
