Stocker

S.P. Richards Company; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 49,271,000 - 60,948,000; Full time

Job summary

S.P. Richards Company in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a warehouse associate to stock, replenish, and safely handle merchandise within the stockroom and on shelves. The role requires basic literacy and the ability to read product codes, with a forklift certification preferred.

Position offers a first shift, Monday–Friday, with an hourly rate of $17.17–$21.27 after 12 months. The company emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a safe, efficient work environment in a high-volume warehouse.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions and numbers.
• GED or high school diploma required; related experience may substitute.
• Ability to understand product numbers and line codes for proper retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Stock merchandise received from the manufacturer onto assigned shelves.
• Replenish shelves as required and ensure proper spacing.
• Operate RF scanning equipment; follow safety rules and policies.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the stockroom and product areas.
• Assist with forklift operations as certified.
• Monitor stocking locations for space requirements and report any issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Job Knowledge

Decision Making/Judgment

Delivers Results

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanning equipment

Forklift certification

Job description

S.P. Richards CompanyS.P. Richards is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. The company ensures that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion and job status, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Summary

To stock business products accurately, promptly, and safely throughout the warehouse.

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Hourly Rate

$17.17 an hour up to $21.27 after 12 months of employment

Standard Work Hours

M-F first shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Stock merchandise received from the manufacturer onto assigned shelf
• Replenish shelves as required
• Operation of RF scanning equipment is required
• Adherence to the Stockroom Housekeeping Policy of facility and specific product line area is required
• Accuracy in repetitive routine is very important while maintaining good speed
• Follow and adhere to all safety rules including the handling of hazardous materials
• Occasional use of forklift - certification required
• Monitor and report to supervisor the minimum and/or maximum space requirements of stocking locations

Competencies

• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making/Judgment
• Delivers Results
• Dependability
• Job Knowledge
• Teamwork

Qualifications

Must be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing product numbers and line codes to insure proper retrieval of product for shipment, including identifying sequence of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to write legibly.

Math Ability

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is loud.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee is frequently required to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to move heavy product in excess of 1,000 pounds with moving aids designed to move such items including hand trucks, dollies, motorized cart, pallet jacks, etc.
• The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

System Requirements

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