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A good warehouse job description template saves hours and attracts workers who fit the job. This free Word pack gives you five position descriptions for the roles Australian warehouses, factories and plants hire most often: pick packer, forklift operator, general labourer, process worker and maintenance electrician.
Each description has a role purpose, key duties, licences and checks, skills, physical conditions and a suggested opening line for your job ad. Placeholders show where to add your own site details.
Enter your details below and we will send the editable Word file to your inbox. Copy the role you need, replace the placeholders and post it.
Why vague job descriptions cost you applicants
Workers searching for warehouse or trades roles scan for three things: what they will actually do, what they need to hold, and when they will work. A description that hides any of the three gets fewer, and weaker, applications. Our guides on writing job descriptions that attract blue-collar workers and job descriptions for manufacturing roles go into the thinking. This pack gives you the starting documents.
What is inside the pack
Pick packer: order picking with scanners or sheets, packing to specification, pallet wrapping and accuracy targets.
Forklift operator: pallet movements, pre-start checks, traffic rules, and the High Risk Work Licence class to check.
General labourer: loading, unloading, sorting, cleaning and support for operators and tradespeople.
Process worker: line tasks, quality records, hygiene and allergen controls, and line clearance.
Maintenance electrician: planned maintenance, fault finding, isolation and permits, and the licence to verify.
Before you publish: a seven-point checklist for the finished ad.
Who should use it
Operations managers, supervisors, HR coordinators and small business owners who write their own ads. It is also a useful brief for an agency. When you request staff, a clear description of the role, licences and shifts lets a consultant shortlist the right people faster.
Check the details before you post
Pay and conditions come from your award or agreement and change each year, so state the classification from your own records and check the current Fair Work pay guide. Licence classes and names differ by state, so confirm what your site and your regulator require.
Related Resources
- writing job descriptions that attract blue-collar workers
- job descriptions for manufacturing roles
- warehousing and logistics staffing
- manufacturing and production staffing
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a warehouse job description include?
The role title, purpose, key duties, required licences and tickets, skills and experience, physical demands, shift pattern, award or agreement, and who the role reports to. Include a safety line that applies to every role.
Do I need to list a forklift licence on the ad?
If the role involves operating a forklift, yes. A High Risk Work Licence is required to operate one in Australia, so state the class you need, such as LF for a forklift truck, and check the original card before the first shift.
Can I use these templates for an agency order?
Yes. Send the completed description to your agency. A clear brief on duties, licences, shifts and site conditions helps the consultant shortlist the right people.
How do I describe physical demands fairly?
Describe what the job really involves, such as weights lifted, standing time and temperature, without adding requirements that are not part of the work. This helps candidates decide and helps you assess people on what matters for the job.
How often should I update a job description?
Whenever the duties, equipment, licences or award rates change, and at least once a year before a recruitment push.
A clear position description is the cheapest recruitment tool you have. Download the pack, edit the role you need and post it. If you would rather have a consultant shortlist ready-to-start workers for the role, request staff from Chandler Personnel.
