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Standard operating procedure

Warehouse Staff Onboarding SOP

Ensures all new warehouse personnel are safely integrated, compliant with regulations, and proficient in core operational tasks before independent work.

Owner Warehouse Operations LeadTrigger HR system status changes to 'Hired' with a confirmed start date.Review Annually by the Warehouse Operations Lead and Safety Officer

Applies to all new full-time, part-time, and temporary warehouse staff from offer acceptance through the first 30 days. Does not apply to executive leadership or remote administrative staff.

Procedure

  1. 1
    Verify completion of all pre-employment background checks and medical fitness assessments
    HR CoordinatorHRIS
    Done when The candidate's file in the HRIS shows 'Cleared for Hire' status
  2. 2
    Assign a dedicated buddy and schedule the first-week training calendar
    Warehouse Operations LeadCalendar System
    Done when The new hire receives a calendar invite for Week 1 and an introduction email from their buddy
  3. 3
    Issue all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including high-visibility vests, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses
    Warehouse SupervisorInventory Management System
    Done when The new hire signs the PPE issuance log and is wearing the correct gear
  4. 4
    Conduct mandatory site safety orientation covering emergency exits, fire extinguisher locations, and incident reporting procedures
    Safety OfficerPaper Form / Digital Signature Pad
    Done when The new hire signs the Safety Orientation Acknowledgment Form
  5. 5
    Deliver classroom training on inventory management basics including SKU identification, barcode scanning, and stock rotation principles
    Training SpecialistLearning Management System (LMS)
    Done when The new hire passes the inventory knowledge quiz with a score of 90% or higher
  6. 6
    Provide supervised hands-on training for manual pallet jacks including load balancing and navigation
    Senior Warehouse AssociateManual Pallet Jack
    Done when The trainee successfully completes three load moves without incident under observation
  7. 7
    Conduct forklift certification training if the role requires it, including pre-operation inspection and safe maneuvering
    Certified Forklift TrainerForklift
    Done when The trainee receives a valid Forklift Operator Certification card
  8. 8
    Walk through the shift handover protocol including logbook updates and shift change briefings
    Shift LeadShift Logbook
    Done when The new hire correctly fills out a sample shift handover log
  9. 9
    Review performance expectations, attendance policies, and code of conduct
    Warehouse Operations LeadEmployee Handbook
    Done when The new hire signs the Employee Handbook Acknowledgment
  10. 10
    Schedule a 30-day performance review to assess integration and competency
    Warehouse Operations LeadCalendar System
    Done when A calendar invite for the review meeting is sent to the new hire and their supervisor

If something goes wrong