Explain the role of materials handling in the warehouse US

This unit standard is required by people working in the manufacturing environment and tasked to handle materials. The learner is introduced to the use of materials handling from the receiving of stock, coding, pricing and categorizing, the use of materials handling equipment, and warehouse distribution.

Learners credited with this unit standard are able to:
Explain the functions related to materials handling.
Classify, code and identify incoming stock.
Explain the use of materials handling equipment.
Explain the order cycle.
Apply risk management principles in the warehouse.
Understand the procedures regarding outbound distribution of materials.