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Summary Description


	Receive, store, and issue sales floor merchandise. Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with merchandise and arrange merchandise displays to attract customers. May periodically take physical count of stock or check and mark merchandise.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Building Materials Sales Attendant

2.	Checker Stocker

3.	Checker/Stocker

4.	Clerk

5.	Dairy Clerk

6.	Deli/Bakery Associate

7.	Grocery Associate

8.	Grocery Clerk

9.	Grocery Clerk, Stocking

10.	Grocery Stocker

11.	Grocery Store Clerk

12.	Inventory Control Specialist

13.	Inventory Controller

14.	Inventory Taker

15.	Inventory Technician

16.	Logistics Associate

17.	Merchandise Coordinator

18.	Merchandise Flow Team Member

19.	Merchandise Handler

20.	Merchandise Stocker

21.	Night Filler

22.	Night Stocker

23.	Produce Associate

24.	Produce Clerk

25.	Replenishment Associate

26.	Reset Merchandiser

27.	Retail Stocker

28.	Retail Support Associate

29.	Sales Support Representative

30.	Sales Support Specialist

31.	Shelf Stocker

32.	Stock Associate

33.	Stock Clerk

34.	Stock Worker

35.	Stocker

36.	Stockkeeper

37.	Stockman

38.	Store Associate

39.	Store Clerk

40.	Store Hand

41.	Store Stock Help

42.	Store Stocker

43.	Storekeeper Helper

Job Tasks

	Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection. Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.

	Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list. Attach identification information to products, items or containers.

	Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise. Stock supplies or merchandise.

	Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct. Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment.

	Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases. Calculate costs of goods or services. Collect deposits, payments or fees.

	Transport packages to customers' vehicles. Deliver items.

	Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished. Monitor inventories of products or materials.

	Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise. Stock supplies or merchandise. Receive shipments. Distribute materials to employees or customers.

	Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles. Clean facilities or equipment.

	Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.

	Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons. Package objects for shipping.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Nature of the Work


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