Checker

Aliases: Cargo Checker, Warehouse Checker

Industry/Sector(s): Logistics

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Checker is expected to perform include:

Verifying quantity, quality, condition, value and type of material, product, purchased, sold or produced against records, reports or specifications
Examining articles for defects in making or flows in material and returning defective work for correction or as rejects
Checking packages, bottles, etc., for proper markings and labels according to instructions
Checking and examining incoming and outgoing goods and materials against lists and delivering notes for quality, quantity or number
Reporting or recording defects or deficiencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ²

Minimum – Any Graduate degree

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of specifications and standards for products
Skilled in inspecting the different products
Knowledge of all the requisite markings on the packaging
Skilled in keeping records

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ²

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁴

Government and private institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://puchd.ac.in/syllabus.php

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Checker → Process Supervisor → Warehouse Supervisor → General Manager

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For freshers - ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 41,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ²

Minimum 1 - 5 years of experienced in relevant field

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹

Manufacturing companies
Packaging companies

KEYWORDS

Checker
Currency Checker
Quality Checker
Cargo Checker
Warehouse Checker

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	9329.0400	Checker
ISCO 2008	Manufacturing Labourers Not Elsewhere Classified	NA
NIC 2008	82920; 52241; 52242; 52243	Packaging activities; Cargo handling incidental to land transport; Cargo handling incidental to water transport; Cargo handling incidental to air transport
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-9.pdf
2	http://www.timesjobs.com/job-detail/Quality-Process-Control-job-in-Times-of-India-Ascent-Mumbai-jobid-8j7P9p3Fv2dzpSvf__PLUS__uAgZw==-key-checker-loc-198305
3	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
4	http://www.4icu.org/in/indian-universities.htm
5	http://www.softlinkglobal.com/resources/Expert%20Opinion/Amit_TTalkApr11.aspx?Type=resources
6	http://www.censusindia.gov.in
7	https://www.kpmg.com/DE/de/Documents/Logistics_Game_Changers_Transforming_India_logistics_industry_2013.pdf
8	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/transportation-logistics-2009.pdf

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