Stocker & Order Filler
Also called: Order Filler, Stock Clerk, Stocker, Warehouse Worker
Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.
What does a Stocker & Order Filler do?
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
- Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
- Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or on computer.
How to become a Stocker & Order Filler
Training: A high school diploma or GED, though some people start without a diploma. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Skills you'll use
Is it a fit for you?
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
Tools and technology
Questions people ask
How much does a Stocker & Order Filler make?
About $37,330 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $30,110 and $49,260. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.
How long does it take to become a Stocker & Order Filler?
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Do you need a college degree to be a Stocker & Order Filler?
No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED, though some people start without a diploma.
Is Stocker & Order Filler a good career to get into?
O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.
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