Stocker - Retail Stocker

SPECS FAMILY PARTNERS LTD•College Station, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stocker provides extraordinary shopping experiences by helping guests find stocked and in-date products. The role includes stocking and maintaining merchandise across shelves, coolers, freezers, and deli cases, while keeping store areas, restrooms, and the parking lot clean and organized. Stockers assist guests, support checkout and carry-out needs, help prepare for inventory, and carry out management directives. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. This is a full-time role, typically scheduled for 35 hours per week. Employees must be available to work any shift on Friday or Saturday and be available for at least 80% of shifts each week. Schedules may vary according to business needs. Attendance and punctuality are required. The job involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing or balancing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling merchandise. Employees regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally handle 100 pounds or more using proper techniques and tools. The work environment is described as fun and positive, with possible exposure to outdoor weather conditions and usually moderate noise.

Requirements

Must be over age 21 to work at Spec's.
Must maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit; a valid Food Handlers Permit may also be required in some cases.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions or memos and communicate with and understand coworkers and guests.
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate discounts and percentages.
Must be responsible, reliable, patient, friendly, outgoing, and committed to providing extraordinary service.
Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic who completes assignments promptly and looks for the next task.
Must apply common-sense understanding to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Must meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds or more, and regularly pushing and/or pulling 50 to 100 pounds or more.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb or balance, and use arms, hands, and fingers to handle and lift products.
Must have the vision abilities needed for the job, including close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must attend work according to the management-set schedule and be punctual.
Must be available to work any shift on Friday or Saturday and be available for at least 80% of shifts each week.

Nice To Haves

Retail stocking experience is preferred.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Know and actively demonstrate the company Mission Statement and Core Values.
Maintain the required uniform standard during all working hours.
Greet guests warmly and helpfully, prioritizing their needs.
Empty shopping carts onto register lanes as needed.
Stock shelves, front and dust products, and check for expired items.
Stock beer and wine coolers, the coke box, freezer, and/or deli case.
Remove cases and boxes from the sales floor, except for organized case-stack displays.
Break down and discard boxes not needed for store use; keep boxes used for repacking in organized stacks.
Clean up broken items and spills immediately; mop floors and post Wet Floor signs when necessary.
Sweep and mop floors.
Keep the parking lot free of refuse and gather shopping carts regularly.
Empty indoor and outdoor trash receptacles as needed.
Keep bathrooms clean and stocked and keep register bags well stocked.
Use proper lifting techniques and follow company and OSHA safety regulations.
Load keg orders using a keg lift when available and seek assistance as needed.
Answer guest questions and provide information; resolve complaints courteously and respectfully when asked.
Suggestively sell add-on items to guests.
Operate a cash register when business needs require.
Carry or dolly merchandise out at a guest's request; tips may be accepted but not solicited.
Avoid coworker conversations when guests are present and avoid personal cell phone use on the sales floor.
Prepare assigned areas for inventory and assist with inventory when needed.
Carry out management directives and other assigned projects efficiently and with attention to detail.
Work cooperatively as part of a team, manage time, prioritize tasks, and handle stress in a fast-paced environment.