Inventory Stock Associate

Genuine Parts Company•Pataskala, OH

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, conducts cycle counts, organizes and maintains inventory, and pulls orders accurately and on time for delivery drivers, counter customers, and will-call. It requires technical knowledge of automotive parts and the ability to identify and source the correct parts, while contributing to customer satisfaction and serving as a resource for 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.
Functional literacy and ability to understand and rapidly 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 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 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 in identifying part numbers and sequences.
Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Pull and prepare orders for delivery drivers, counter customers, and will-call accurately, completely, and within management-prescribed time frames; route products as appropriate.
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 to support coordination, dispatching, 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 support efficient logistics and fulfillment operations.
Contribute to store operations and team support tasks, including merchandising and efforts to improve store performance and efficiency.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to store processes and operational standards.
Comply with asset protection and loss prevention standards.