OSCA 721131: Storeperson
Receives, handles and dispatches goods in a store or warehouse. This record sits in Storepersons and Warehouse Supervisors. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 4 is attached to this occupation record.
Should you use OSCA or ANZSCO?
OSCA 2024 is the current Australian occupation classification for storing, organising and reporting occupation information. Use this OSCA record for current Australian statistical and analytical classification work.
Some migration and administrative programs still specify ANZSCO 2022. Check the exact system named by the agency or form rather than replacing the code automatically.
Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Receives, handles and dispatches goods in a store or warehouse.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers
- Sub-major group
- 72 Storepersons and Warehouse Supervisors
- Minor group
- 721 Storepersons and Warehouse Supervisors
- Unit group
- 7211 Storepersons and Warehouse Supervisors
Tasks
- Unloads vehicles, opens packages and removes contents
- Checks incoming goods for damage and discrepancies between orders, supply and invoices
- Labels goods with details of storage locations
- Uses software to record and obtain details of location and quantity of items in stock
- Orders goods and issues invoices as required to ensure readiness for demand
- Selects, packs, weighs and seals goods for distribution
- May use materials handling equipment such as hydraulic pallet lifters and hand trucks
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Stores Assistant
- Warehouse Assistant
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Compare OSCA 721131 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code721131 Storeperson | 721132 Warehouse Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Official role definition | Receives, handles and dispatches goods in a store or warehouse. | Supervises the receipt, handling and dispatch of goods in a store or warehouse. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 4 | Skill Level 3 |
| Key tasks |
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| Alternative titles |
| Not stated |
Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 721131 do?
Storeperson is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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