What Are the Duties of a Warehouseman?

By Hayley Harrison, eHow Contributor A warehouseman or warehouse hand is a laborer who is responsible for moving goods within a warehouse setting, a type of large storage facility. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that though there is not much growth expected in the field of material-moving occupations through 2016, there will be many jobopenings for warehousemen due to turnover and retirement.

Duties
The duties of a warehouseman can be divided into three categories: shipping and receiving, stocking and maintenance.

Function
Shipping and receiving duties involve removing products or inventory from large trucks when it arrives and then moving these boxes onto other trucks when the inventory is ready to be distributed or utilized. In between shipping and receiving, warehousemen shelve and organize inventory and keep the warehouse clean and orderly.

Features
In some warehouses, a warehouseman uses machines like forklifts or buggies to move boxes or inventory, and in others moving is done by hand with only the assistance of dollies.

Skills
In order to be successful in the required duties of the positions, a warehouseman must be able to lift heavy loads, follow specific instructions and adhere to safety guidelines. There is no education typically required for completing the duties of a warehouseman, but most employers provide on-the-job training about safe lifting, the operation of machinery and company policies and procedures.

Fuel Operator Duties

1. Prepare samples in compliance with the Supreme Fuels SOP and determine when to take what type of sample (standard operating procedure) 2. Conduct Fuel Quality Checks in compliance with ASTM standards to ensure the fuel meets the set specification throughout the supply chain (Standard Test Method) 3. Performs usage calculations and request service time and amount for tank filling. 4. Identify download, storage and issue tanks 5. Keep BRAG system up-to-date (BRAG stands for Black, Red, Amber, Green (risk or readiness rating system) 6. Prepares and checks receiving and shipping documents 7. Conducts site inspections to ensure equipment is in required state to meet quality objectives as per the requirements of the facility checklist daily/weekly/monthly checks 8. Function as pump operator 9. Competently operate the meter 10. Record all quantities issued and received on the required documentation 11. Operate the FMIS system to record sales (Financial Management Information Systems) 12. Conduct end-of-day fuel reconciliation checks 13. Inspect the filters to ensure they function at an optimal level 14. Assist maintenance staff during filter element change out 15. Conduct refueling vehicle daily/weekly/monthly inspections to ensure the vehicle meets all QHSE and operational requirements and report inconsistencies to

the supervisor (QHSE from BusinessDictionary.com: Quality, health, safety, environment) 16. Drain all tanks, bladders and refuelers as per the set time interval 17. Conduct risk assessments on refueling tasks 18. Refuel rotary and fixed wing aircraft in compliance with the Supreme Fuels SOP ensuring that all QHSE requirements are met 19. Refuel generators and ground vehicles in compliance with the Supreme Fuels SOPs ensuring that all QHSE requirements are met 20. Immediately stop refueling if an inconsistency is identified 21. Maintain aircraft approach procedures and flight line driving rules and regulations 22. Report any unsafe acts, dangerous activities or non compliance with HSE Policies and Procedures to your supervisor (High Specification Edition) 23. Provide first aid in case of a medical emergency 24. Provide adequate spill response that is compliant with the Spill Prevention and Response Plan in case of a spill 25. Provide adequate fire response that is compliant with the Fire prevention and Response Plan in case of a fire 26. Provide emergency response in case of insurgent attack 27. Maintain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment Wear, clean, maintain, and store PPE according to training and subject area requirements) 28. Maintain excellent housekeeping standards 29. Act in a professional manner when in contact with the customer 30. Inform the LOs of any customer concerns that have been raised