About the Role:
The Stocker plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of inventory within the transportation and warehousing industry. This position is responsible for receiving, organizing, and replenishing stock to maintain optimal inventory levels and support seamless warehouse operations. The Stocker contributes to the overall supply chain by ensuring that products are stored safely and are readily accessible for distribution or shipment. Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are essential to prevent damage and maintain a secure working environment. Ultimately, the Stocker helps facilitate timely order fulfillment and supports the operational goals of the warehouse team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift and move heavy items safely, often up to 50 pounds or more.
- Basic math skills and the ability to read and interpret inventory documents.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a warehouse, stockroom, or inventory management role.
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory software.
- Experience operating Reach lift.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in warehousing.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and supervisors.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and unload incoming shipments, verifying the accuracy of delivered items against purchase orders and packing lists.
- Organize and stock products in designated storage areas, ensuring proper labeling and placement for easy retrieval.
- Conduct regular inventory counts and report discrepancies or damages to warehouse supervisors.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the stockroom and warehouse areas to comply with safety standards.
- Assist with preparing orders for shipment by picking, packing, and staging products as needed.
Skills:
The Stocker uses organizational skills daily to ensure that inventory is stored systematically and can be located quickly when needed. Physical stamina and safe lifting techniques are essential for handling stock efficiently and preventing workplace injuries. Attention to detail is critical when verifying shipments and maintaining accurate inventory records to avoid errors that could disrupt operations. Familiarity with warehouse management systems enhances the ability to track stock levels and update records in real time. Effective communication skills support collaboration with team members and supervisors, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any inventory issues.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift and move heavy items safely, often up to 50 pounds or more
- Basic math skills and ability to read and interpret inventory documents
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience in a warehouse, stockroom, or inventory management role
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory software
- Experience operating Reach lift
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in warehousing
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and supervisors
What We Do
Imperial Trading Co. and S. Abraham and Sons, Inc. now form the nation’s 5th largest convenience store distributor – supplying more than 5,000 retail locations across 19 states from the U.S./Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico. Imperial’s offerings include over 10,000 convenience store products. We offer custom solutions including retail category analytics, store layout design, custom digital menu boards and comprehensive food service programs. Our dedicated team utilizes these resources to provide you personalized solutions in everything from information technology to category management.
