Inventory Stock Associate

Genuine Parts Company•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

The Inventory Stock Associate maintains accurate inventory, efficient product flow, and a clean, organized store environment. The role receives and posts freight; stocks, shelves, and organizes merchandise; conducts cycle counts; and pulls orders accurately and on time for delivery drivers, counter customers, and will-call. It requires knowledge of automotive parts and the ability to identify the correct parts, along with a commitment to customer satisfaction. The associate also serves as a resource for internal team members on product and system knowledge. The position works in a retail and warehouse environment and supports inventory, delivery management, store operations, merchandising, and continuous improvement. It reports to the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager and works closely with Counter Sales Associates, drivers, and external retail and dealer-shop customers. Performance measures include inventory compliance, timely stocking and deliveries, store sales, cleanliness and organization, adherence to operational processes, team support, and compliance with asset protection and loss-prevention standards.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous stocking, loading, or order-pulling experience.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Functional literacy and ability to accurately and quickly recognize part numbers and line codes, including sequences of numbers and letters.
Ability to write legibly.
Basic understanding of and ability to operate a computer terminal.
Ability to lift and move parts weighing up to 60 pounds and push or pull 300 pounds using a hitch-and-go dolly.
Ability to move engine blocks and other heavy equipment using moving aids such as hand trucks, dollies, motorized carts, and pallet jacks.
Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to ground-level shelves and reach upper shelves up to 8 feet using a stool or ladder when necessary.
Ability to stand or walk throughout assigned work shifts.
Visual accuracy for identifying part numbers and sequences.
Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Pull orders for delivery drivers serving wholesale customers, counter retail and wholesale customers, and will-call; route products appropriately and meet management's prescribed time frames.
Receive, post, stock, and organize incoming merchandise, maintaining accurate shelving and product placement.
Conduct cycle counts and support inventory accuracy and record maintenance.
Perform housekeeping, facility cleaning, packing-material and pallet disposal, and area organization while following safety rules, including hazardous-material handling requirements.
Use inventory systems for coordination, dispatching support, and fulfillment efficiency.
Assist customers by phone or in person as store volume requires, providing basic support or escalating appropriately.
Use delivery management systems to coordinate and dispatch deliveries and prepare orders for customers and drivers.
Support store operations, team tasks, merchandising, inventory and delivery management, and overall efficiency as needed.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to store processes and operational standards.
Follow asset protection, loss-prevention, and operational standards.