Inventory Stock Associate

Genuine Parts Company • Fairbanks, AK

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About The Position

The Inventory Stock Associate maintains accurate inventory, efficient product flow, and a clean and organized store environment. The role receives and posts freight, performs cycle counts, shelves and organizes merchandise, and pulls orders accurately and on time for delivery drivers, counter customers, and will-call. It requires technical knowledge of automotive parts, the ability to identify and source correct parts, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. The associate also serves as a resource for internal team members on product and system knowledge.

Performance is measured by inventory compliance; timely stocking and deliveries; store sales; cleanliness and organization; adherence to operational and inventory processes; contribution to team support and store operations, including inventory and delivery management; and compliance with asset protection and loss prevention standards. The position is part of NAPA Retail Store Operations and works in a retail and warehouse environment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of previous experience stocking, loading, or pulling.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Functional literacy and ability to understand and quickly recognize part numbers and line codes, including accurately identifying sequences of numbers and letters.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Basic understanding of and ability to operate a computer terminal and perform associated duties assigned by management.
• 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 designed moving aids, including 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 needed.
• Ability to stand or walk for assigned work shifts.
• Visual accuracy for identifying part numbers and sequences.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pull orders accurately and completely for delivery to wholesale customers, counter retail and wholesale customers, and will-call, routing products as appropriate and meeting management’s prescribed time frames.
• Receive, post, stock, and organize incoming merchandise; maintain accurate shelving and product placement.
• Conduct cycle counts and support ongoing inventory accuracy and record maintenance.
• Perform housekeeping, facility cleaning, packing material and pallet disposal, and area-specific organization while following safety rules, including hazardous materials handling.
• 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, pull and prepare orders for customers and drivers, and support logistics and fulfillment operations.
• Contribute to store operations and team support tasks to improve store performance, merchandising, and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to store processes and operational standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED