Stocker

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About the role

Stocks and straightens merchandise for sale in the warehouse. Clears and cleans aisles. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Spots for Forklift Drivers to keep people out of the fall-danger zone.
• Follows all safety and security procedures, such as lifting properly and correct compactor operation.
• Follows merchandising standards and practices: aligns product, collects and returns stray items, stocks to maintain high product levels.
• Communicates with supervisors and managers to determine merchandising plans and priorities.
• Writes list of products to be brought from steel by forklift driver for stocking.
• Uses box knives to cut boxes for display/accessibility of product and to cut twine or shrink-wrap from pallets.
• Wraps or ties and tags pallets to be returned to steel.
• Stocks opened cases on shelves. Moves and positions pallets of merchandise using manual pallet jack. Stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets.
• Sets up display models, assembling as necessary. Modifies displays for safe handling by members, e.g., bolting heavy equipment, taping blade edges.
• Pulls loose cardboard and slip-sheets from floor. Clears the sales floor of debris and sweeps. Removes empty pallets from the sales floor. Operates cardboard baler and trash compactor.
• Helps members to load large items into their cart, directs members to products, and shares product status knowledge.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Operates vehicles, equipment, or machinery as required.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery.
• Open availability to meet the needs of the business (apart from any religious or disability considerations).
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States required if hired.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance.
• Health care reimbursement account.
• Dependent care assistance plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan (for eligible employees).