1. Stock Person By Elizabeth Smith
-A stock person, also known as a stock clerk, deals primarily with shipments and inventory.
-This is a hands-on, entry-level position. A stock person mostly work in the stockroom in the back of house.
-They don’t normally work on the sales floor, unless it is a small establishment where they double as a sales clerk or customer service representative.
-Even though they work mainly in the stockroom, a stock person still deals with customers.
-Stock clerks usually work and night during closed hours, but can also work during the day. So, their hours need to be flexible.
-Experienced stock clerks are more likely to advance in a company than other entry-level positions. Many become supervisors or transfer departments within the store.

2. Duties Responsible for receiving, storing and moving merchandise
Keep track of inventory with hand-held scanners
Replenish merchandise on sales floor
Accept and unload shipment, and ensure correct shipment are received
Place orders when merchandise runs low
Helps managers merchandise product on selling floor.

3. Education and Abilities
High school diploma or GED
Some stockroom experience often required
Ability to use computers, hand-held scanners, lift heavy items
Basic math and computer skills

4. Personal Qualities Good customer service Organized Hard working
Interpersonal skills
Take direction
Detailed
Flexible
Motivated

5. Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Locations
Availability
Anywhere and everywhere
Mostly department store, grocery stores, and warehouses
Top locations: Nashville, Houston, San Antonio, Columbus, and Dallas
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Not much growth
Current: 1,787,400
New openings: 46,500
8% growth rate decline
Not really sure why America Job Exchange said that these were the top locations for this particular job but I thought it was interesting enough to mention. This job is not expected to have much growth beyond this position in the next decade, especially since inventory control is becoming more automated. However, stock persons are often promoted because they demonstrate proficiency.

6. Salary Stock Clerk - Hourly at Publix $10/hr
Stock Clerk - Hourly at Walmart Stores
$9/hr
Stock Clerk - Hourly at Kroger
$8/hr
Stock Clerk - Hourly at Walgreens
On average, a stock clerk makes minimum wage or slightly above.

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