Workforce and Economic Development
Warehousing & Distribution Specialist
Being a trained Warehousing and Distribution Specialist Certificate opens up many well paid career opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of global logistics. Every product we buy and sell moves through our supply chain networks, the backbone of which are integrated logistics systems operated by trained individuals.

The target audience is training those currently employed in warehousing and distribution preparing them for greater responsibility and growth in these careers.  Skills taught are based on the output of industry focus groups of leading logistics companies.  The training curriculum consists of five courses, a logistics/distribution center simulation, and final assessment of knowledge and skills.  This course was developed and is certified by the Georgia Department of Technical & Adult Education.

BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION

  • 159 training hours in job-specific concepts
  • Consistently trained employees
  • Instruction in the following five topics

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Working in the Warehousing Environment  Warehousing Workforce Skills

  • General Plant Safety
  • Effective Communication
  • Learning for Success
  • Working Together
  • Basis Business Principles
  • Positive Image
  • Positive Work Ethic
  • Interview Skills
  • Managing Change
  • Self Management and Personal Wellness

Warehousing and Distribution Process Technology Skills

  • Logistics
  • Scanners and Data Entry
  • Warehousing Productivity Measures
  • Data Applications
  • Methods of Inventory Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Protecting Material and Merchandise
  • Introduction to Industrial Controls
  • Palletizing
  • Introduction to Computers and Automation
  • Handling Systems
  • Processing Hazardous Materials

Representative Warehouse Skills

  • Math and Measurement
  • Calculators
  • Powered Industrial Truck Operator
  • Warehousing Simulations

TRAINING DESCRIPTION AND MATERIALS

This instructor led course is a blended learning environment led by Certified Instructors.  The complete WDS course is 159 hours. The course can be offered in individual modules using the delineation above.

HOURS

Your Warehousing and Distribution Specialist Certificate course is a 159-hour training activity, scheduled at your convenience for up to a maximum of 8 participants. 

Course Offered Open Enrollment: Yes

Online Delivery Available: No

Certification Option: No


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