EDITABLE WORD SOP TEMPLATES
Pre-filled SOP documents for warehouse operators, delivery businesses and light logistics teams that need clear, practical safety procedures without starting from a blank page.
Warehouse, Delivery & Light Logistics SOP Templates
Each SOP should be reviewed and customised before use to suit your business, equipment, workers, work environment and actual task requirements.
These warehouse, delivery and light logistics SOP templates are designed to help small businesses document safe work processes for common activities, including forklift operations, loading and unloading, manual handling, pallet jack use, racking safety and traffic management.
Practical SOPs for warehouse, delivery and light logistics work
The templates can be used to support onboarding, worker instruction, refresher training, toolbox discussions and your broader WHS documentation system.
Best suited for
Warehouse and distribution businesses
Delivery and light logistics operators
Small transport and courier teams
Businesses using forklifts, pallet jacks or trolleys
Businesses building a practical WHS system
SELECT YOUR SOP
Available SOP templates
Choose the SOP that matches the task, tool or work activity. Each product page should include the document format, what is included, who it is suited to and what needs to be customised before use.
Loading, Unloading & Load Restraint SOP Template
Pre-filled SOP template for documenting controls for loading, unloading and load restraint tasks across warehouse, delivery and light logistics operations.
Forklift Operations SOP Template
Editable SOP template for documenting safe work practices for forklift operations, including pre-start checks, travel paths, loading, unloading and pedestrian interaction controls.
Racking Safety & Inspections SOP Template
Editable SOP template for documenting racking safety expectations, inspection requirements, damage reporting and controls for storage areas.
Manual Handling & Fatigue Controls SOP Template
Editable SOP template for documenting controls for manual handling, repetitive lifting, awkward postures and fatigue risks in warehouse and delivery work.
Pallet Jacks & Trolleys SOP Template
Pre-filled SOP template for documenting safe work practices for pallet jacks and trolleys, including movement of goods, load control, storage and pedestrian interaction.
Traffic Management SOP Template
Pre-filled SOP template for documenting traffic management controls for warehouses, loading areas, delivery zones and shared vehicle or pedestrian work areas.
How to use these SOP templates
Use the SOP as a starting point for your own documented work procedure. Before issuing it to workers, review the content and update it so it reflects your actual equipment, work methods, supervision arrangements and site conditions.
Add your business name and document control details
Confirm the task scope is accurate
Review hazards and controls against the actual work
Use the SOP during onboarding, training and refresher discussions
What to customise before use
Pre-filled does not mean no review is needed. The document should be tailored before use so it properly matches your workplace and the way the task is actually completed.
Equipment make, model and attachments
Site-specific hazards and access conditions
PPE and training requirements
Emergency contacts and escalation steps
Client or principal contractor requirements
Need SWMS as well as SOPs?
Some warehouse, delivery and light logistics tasks may also require a SWMS where the work falls under high-risk construction work.
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Yes. Each SOP is supplied as a Word document so it can be edited to suit your business, equipment, work methods and site requirements.
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Yes. The templates are written for practical use by small businesses, sole traders and contractors that need clear safety procedures without creating everything from scratch.
FAQs about these SOP templates
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The document is pre-filled, but it should still be reviewed and customised before use to make sure it matches your actual work, equipment and workplace conditions.
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An SOP explains how a task, tool or item of plant should be used or managed safely. A SWMS is used for high-risk construction work and must address the high-risk activity, hazards and control measures.
Need help choosing or customising the right SOP?
If you are unsure which SOP applies, or you need a document tailored to a specific work activity, equipment item or client requirement, you can request support from Squire Safety Consulting.