Materials Handling

Course Description

Many technological advances continue to take place in the business world and Warehousing/Materials Handling students are expected to meet the new challenges. The computer plays an integral part in the make-up of any warehouse, retail store, trucking company or any individual business owner. All students will be provided the opportunity to use the computer for receiving merchandise, updating stock record cards and maintaining an ongoing inventory of every product that is received within the warehouse. The warehouse program serves as a live distribution center for Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center, as everything that is ordered, with the exception of perishable food products, is received by the warehousing students. Today's employers demand highly skilled workers. In the warehousing program students receive training that will prepare them for skills necessary for entry into the work force. Students learn to use a UPS track pod scanning inbound merchandise as well as delivery of items. Students also learn to use computer and the Excel program in preparing letters for customer service work or typing bills associated with outstanding invoices. The warehousing program can be taken over a period of two, three, or four years. Students will receive a certificate upon completion of three or more years. The curriculum is quite extensive and completely competency-based. This system allows any student to progress at his or her own rate without fear of competing with other students.


Units of Study

Some Units Of Study are; Proper Telephone Communication Skills, Preparing Shipments (U.P.S.,Fed Ex., etc...), Order Picking Skill, Electric Forklift Operation, Electric Pallet Lift Operation, Certified Forklift License training, Stock Rotation, Maintaining of School Filing System, Quality Control of Merchandise, Record Keeping Skills, Basic First Aid, Operating and Maintaining Audio Visual Equipment, and Postal Regulations and Shipping Costs.


Information to Consider Before Choosing the Course

Some Information To Consider Before Choosing This Course are; that 90-95% of graduating students enter their career field with a job that is related to the training they received at CWCTC, On the job experience will be available for 12th grade students through Co-op, Field trips are part of the program, Community service activities, Learning is meaningful and can be a pleasant activity, Every student is treated with respect, Graduating students are encouraged to pursue addition education at WCCC. Student's input is a large part of out daily operations.


Student Requirements

The Student Requirements dictate that you must have a Hardhat and Boots, or Steel Toe Shoes. All seniors are encouraged to complete the four-week Forklift Safety course offered by SuperValu here at CWCTC.


Career Related Employers

Some Career Related Employers are Wal-Mart, Sears, Super Value, U.P.S. (United Parcel Service), Scott Electric, Dick's Sporting Goods, K-Mart or any retail store, Federal Express, Sony, Supply Representative for any hospital, and Williamhouse.


Some Related Occupations

Some Related Occupations are Receiving Clerk, Scanner, Stock Control Clerk, Billing (Typing Clerk), Computer Operator, Freight Rate Clerk, Cashier, Driver, Order Picker, Customer Service Representative, Forklift Operator, Inspector, Traffic Manager, and Inventory Management Specialist.


For More Information

Contact your home school counselor Contact CWCTC counselor Attend the CWCTC assemblies Attend the CWCTC tours for interested students Attend the CWCTC open house.