Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
warehouse order picker
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 6 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
lift heavy weights
operate chainsaw
check shipments
process customer orders
operate warehouse record systems
follow written instructions
secure goods according to work orders
maintain stock control systems
operate material handling equipment
ensure efficient utilisation of warehouse space
maintain warehouse database
weigh shipments
use warehouse marking tools
comply with checklists
store warehouse goods with precision
process orders from online shop
manage warehouse inventory
use packaging equipment
pick orders for dispatching
types of packaging used in industrial shipments
maintain physical condition of warehouse
maintain material handling equipment
operate voice picking systems
safety regulations for warehouses
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: warehouse worker · forklift operator · hand packer · finished leather warehouse manager · fruit and vegetable picker
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.