Warehouse Assistant Interview Preparation Guide

Teamwork is extremely important in warehouses. This is because every outcome is dependent on the work of many people. If there is no coordination, deadlines cannot be met and customer satisfaction is affected.

The warehouse environment that I was working in previously did not offer much challenge since it was a small operation. I felt saturated and it was affecting my efficiency since I had nothing to work up to. Your company offers much in terms of learning and moving up the ladder. I am excited at the prospect of working in a warehouse environment that offers challenges on a daily basis.

This can be a tricky question to answer, especially if you have never held a supervisory / managerial position or had any form of responsibility. In your replies you need to display resourcefulness, an ability to solve problems, your decision making skills and be able to clearly explain the approach you used. No matter how little work experience you have you should always be able to lead and come up with creative solutions. Describe situations where you came up with an idea that increased efficiency in your office or cut costs after you discovered a cheaper supplier etc.

You should have already mentioned you main strengths and weaknesses in your CV or cover letter. To answer any questions like this simply go over what you have written in your resume. However always be prepared to back up any answers you give with a example. Try not to appear big headed or someone with an inflated ego. Add a bit of modesty to any answers you give.

☛ I have been told that i am honest, reliable and ethical.
☛ Your sense of urgency, if you know that a task is important, then you will work hard to get it done on time.
☛ You are a fast learner.
☛ Ability to communicate with people.
☛ Flexible enough to handle changing environments.
☛ Able to cope with setback and learn from my mistakes.

I am self motivated; I have the initiative and the ability to work by myself or on a team and the willingness to work long hours if needed to get the job done. Some additional qualities include good communication skills, loyalty to the company I work for, reliability, integrity, and promptness and I am self confidence.

I believe that spatial awareness and judgment are the key elements of a good warehouse worker. I possess the ability to communicate effectively with warehouse staff and to ensure that the work gets done. I am experienced in handling labeling, picking and storage activities and I have enjoyed solid relationships with vendors over the years that I have worked in this capacity. I also have five years of experience operating forklifts and possess a current forklift license.

More than anything else, I think that management is getting things done through other people. The manager's job is to provide the resources and environment in, which people can work effectively. I try to do this by creating teams, judging people solely on the basic of their performance, distributing work fairly, and empowering workers, to the extent possible, to make their own decisions. I've found that this breeds loyalty and inspires hard work.

Accuracy of order is of the utmost importance. It is vital to pick the right order and ensure that it reaches the customer in a time efficient manner.

I am looking for a place where my background, experience, and skills can be put to use and make things happen for your company. The opportunity for me to grow and develop.

Mention that you have a flaw, but then also add a suggestion of improving that flaw or demonstrate any actions you are taking to address any weakness. The key to answering questions like this is to show you have learnt from your mistakes and are taking concrete steps to address it.

☛ Occasionally I have been told that I take longer than other colleagues to complete complicated projects or tasks. But this is only because I want to make sure the work I do is to the highest standards.
☛ My MS PowerPoint skills are weak, so I have enrolled on a evening course to improve them.
☛ I am sometimes accused of being over friendly.

What NOT to say:
☛ You are a workaholic.