Stocker Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

The Stocker, or Store Clerk is responsible for receiving retail products from merchant suppliers, taking inventory of stock items, recording data and delivering stock to different departments.

 

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Stocker duties and responsibilities

Stocker’s main duties and responsibilities can include:

  • Verifying the correct product counts for packages they receive from visiting suppliers
  • Preparing products or return merchandise for shipment
  • Operating forklifts to move products or to store them within a warehouse
  • Removing shipping and complex packaging materials
  • Returning display and promotional materials back to a contractor’s office
  • Relaying and documenting productivity along with loss prevention steps to Warehouse Managers
  • Performing routine maintenance checks of the warehouse area and performing cleanup or simple repair duties when needed

 

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Example 1

We are looking for an individual to join our small team on our Modern Broiler Breeder Layer unit. Candidates should be looking for a long-term position to expand their knowledge of poultry farming and have aspirations of progress inside the company structure. Job Responsibilities- Bird welfare checks, Equipment checks/maintenance, feeding of birds through computerised system, egg grading and daily record keeping. Candidates should be reliable, work well in a small team environment, observant, communicative, have their own transport, previously commercial poultry experience preferred but not essential. On and off-site training and development available Application deadline: 30/06/2021 Expected start date: 05/07/2021 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: per year Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Weekends Work remotely: * No

Example 2

Are you happy to volunteer using your own vehicle? Do you have a few hours a week to spare and enjoy meeting people? If you’re an active person looking for a flexible volunteer driver role then come and join our friendly team. Without Volunteer Stock Collection Drivers we can’t collect our generous donors’ items, and our shops won’t be able to beat heartbreak forever. We need help now more than ever to collect donated items from our supporters when they are unable to bring them into our shop themselves. You will need to be physically fit and active for this driver role due to the lifting and carrying of donation bags in and out of the vehicle. It will be your responsibility to ensure that you have a full, valid driving licence and that your vehicle is correctly insured for carrying out collections of BHF donations – don’t worry, we can help you with this. *You’ll use your own vehicle* and travel will be reimbursed at the HMRC rate (currently 45p per mile). *Say hello to the team: * Funding for researchers begins at your local charity shop. Now, more than ever, we are in urgent need of volunteers to enable us to continue our life saving research and help the 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory diseases. This wouldn’t be possible without our fantastic volunteers. Our team is welcoming and friendly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life. *Typical tasks include: * · Collecting stock/ donations from people’s houses, local businesses or our clothing banks and delivering them to your local shop · Transferring stock between shops on a local level as needs require · Following BHF guidelines on Covid-safe collections and personal safety *You get a lot from volunteering too: * · The feel-good factor of giving back and being part of your local community · The time to develop your confidence and interpersonal skills · The ability to gain valuable experience to add to your CV and learn new skills · Flexibility to fit with your lifestyle – tell us when volunteering suits you · Support from your shop Manager in your role as part of a friendly team · 25% volunteer discount on donated goods *Please note - *we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 and we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal This is an *unpaid voluntary role *with petrol costs reimbursed. *Here's a little bit more about us: * The BHF is here to Beat Heartbreak Forever. We are working towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.By 2030, we want to see advances across the spectrum of heart and circulatory diseases; to prevent these conditions from developing and we want those with existing conditions to have better, longer lives. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Volunteer Benefits: * Casual dress * Employee discount * Free or subsidised travel Schedule: * Day shift * Weekends COVID-19 considerations: COVID precautions: We are COVID-secure, following current Government guidance. We provide sneeze screens at till-points, hand sanitiser, disinfectant and face coverings. We maintain a strict cleaning schedule and social distancing in our shops/ stores Work remotely: * No

Example 3

Are you happy to volunteer using your own vehicle? Do you have a few hours a week to spare and enjoy meeting people? If you’re an active person looking for a flexible volunteer driver role then come and join our friendly team. Without Volunteer Stock Collection Drivers we can’t collect our generous donors’ items, and our shops won’t be able to beat heartbreak forever. We need help now more than ever to collect donated items from our supporters when they are unable to bring them into our shop themselves. You will need to be physically fit and active for this driver role due to the lifting and carrying of donation bags in and out of the vehicle. It will be your responsibility to ensure that you have a full, valid driving licence and that your vehicle is correctly insured for carrying out collections of BHF donations – don’t worry, we can help you with this. You’ll use your own vehicle and travel will be reimbursed at the HMRC rate (currently 45p per mile). Say hello to the team: Funding for researchers begins at your local charity shop. Now, more than ever, we are in urgent need of volunteers to enable us to continue our life saving research and help the 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory diseases. This wouldn’t be possible without our fantastic volunteers. Our team is welcoming and friendly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life. Typical tasks include: · Collecting stock/ donations from people’s houses, local businesses or our clothing banks and delivering them to your local shop · Transferring stock between shops on a local level as needs require · Following BHF guidelines on Covid-safe collections and personal safety You get a lot from volunteering too: · The feel-good factor of giving back and being part of your local community · The time to develop your confidence and interpersonal skills · The ability to gain valuable experience to add to your CV and learn new skills · Flexibility to fit with your lifestyle – tell us when volunteering suits you · Support from your shop Manager in your role as part of a friendly team · 25% volunteer discount on donated goods Please note - we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 and we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal This is an unpaid voluntary role with petrol costs reimbursed. Here's a little bit more about us: The BHF is here to Beat Heartbreak Forever. We are working towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. By 2030, we want to see advances across the spectrum of heart and circulatory diseases; to prevent these conditions from developing and we want those with existing conditions to have better, longer lives. COVID precautions: We are COVID-secure, following current Government guidance. We provide sneeze screens at till-points, hand sanitiser, disinfectant and face coverings. We maintain a strict cleaning schedule and social distancing in our shops/ stores Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Volunteer Benefits: * Employee discount

What does a Stocker do?

The Stocker moves merchandise from shipping crates to an inventory room before stocking shelves. They make sure merchandise is neatly displayed on shelves and point-of-sale areas. Once retail products are on display, they create and hang price tags. The Stocker will unpack products and mark them with in-store identification codes. They also restock empty shelves and help customers to place shipment orders. 

Stockers do maintain product inventory and order products from manufacturers directly. When not offering product support to customers in store or at display centres, Stockers maintain and track sales performance.

 

Stocker skills and qualifications

Stocker’s needs a friendly, courteous attitude  and a detailed attention to their work environment. A successful Stocker will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

  • Customer correspondence, knowing what consumers have ordered and where to find it
  • Product descriptions, using an inventory’s layout to suggest waiting times or resource requirements
  • In-depth application of stocking and safety procedures
  • Time management, multitasking and inventory organisation
  • FIFO and LIFO accounting
  • Product labeling, categorizing products by type, weight, condition and dimensions

 

Stocker experience requirements

A Stocker, or Merchandiser, is an entry-level position. 

Applicants for this job need at least one year of experience working in a merchandising role in a retail store. A background in sales or marketing is useful. Consider applicants with at least six months experience working in a grocery, retail or commissary environment. Candidates with customer service experience and a courteous attitude can be a great benefit. If hiring for a Supervisor role, make sure the applicants have at least three years of experience in a related position.

 

Stocker education and training requirements

Stockers don’t need formal training or higher education when first starting out. However, they will need several weeks of on-the-job training. Most employers look for applicants with at least a high school diploma and a willingness to learn. Stockers who wish to get into Managerial Roles need at least a bachelor’s degree in business, finance or human resource management. 

 

Stocker salary expectations

According to Indeed, the average salary for a Stocker in the UK is £22,211 per year depending on their experience, job location and company size. Typical tenures last for one year.

 

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Stocker job description FAQs

 

What is the difference between a Stocker and a Retail Manager?

Stockers oversee the storage of inventory while Retail Managers oversee the sale of such inventory. Aside from recruiting and managing Stockers and retail personnel, the Retail Manager ensures that staff members deliver ideal customer service. They monitor the financial performance of the retail store based on inventory.

 

What qualities make a good Stocker?

A good Stocker pays attention to an outlet’s recent sales in order to ensure that product shelves are full of merchandise. They are capable of maintaining a safe working environment for their customers and employees. Successful Stockers can work with minimum supervision and can concisely report a store’s need through documentation. 

Some customers may be difficult to deal with, so they need to be discreet but professional when faced with these situations. Stockers who are courteous and show a willingness to learn will help your company thrive.

 

Who does a Stocker report to?

A Stocker reports to a Store Manager or Retail Manager in a large store. In a small one, they report directly to store owners. Most of the time, Stockers work with other personnel to ensure that customers enjoy a fantastic shopping experience.

 

What makes a good Stocker job description?

Describe your company’s background, highlight the expectations and state the required skills, qualifications and education you want. When applicants read your job description, they should have a feel for your daily work environment. Consider attracting candidates to apply by using a friendly tone.

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