Stocker - Store

Cavender's; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavender’s is seeking a reliable Stocker in Lafayette, LA to stock shelves, organize backroom inventory, and keep the sales floor neat and ready for customers.

You will follow merchandising standards, assist with transfers and returns, and help with floor moves and displays while maintaining safety and teamwork to ensure an exceptional shopping experience.

This role requires attention to detail, good English reading skills, and the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately stock and organize merchandise in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, and position merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Safely use store equipment following company policies.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic reading comprehension of instructions and policies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cavender's culture and drive Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Stock merchandise to the sales floor and backroom per standards.
• Inspect merchandise for quality, tagging, and placement before stocking.
• Organize back stock to maintain inventory accuracy and flow.
• Assist with processing transfers, special orders, and returns as directed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe sales floor and backroom.
• Assist with merchandising projects, floor moves, and displays.
• Report safety or inventory concerns to management.
• Attend to customers by locating merchandise or guiding them to staff.
• Fulfill other store tasks as assigned.

Skills

Stocking merchandise

Inventory organization

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

English literacy

Education

High school not required

Tools

Handheld devices

Dollies

Step stools

Job description

The Stocker is responsible for supporting store operations by accurately stocking merchandise, maintaining inventory organization, and ensuring the sales floor and backroom are clean, organized, and well-stocked. They help prepare merchandise for sale, maintain store standards, and work collaboratively with the store team to ensure an exceptional customer experience and efficient merchandise flow.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the "Cavender's Culture" and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Accurately stock merchandise to the sales floor and backroom while following company merchandising and inventory standards.
• Inspect merchandise for quality, accuracy, proper tagging, boot pairing, and label placement before stocking.
• Organize back stock and merchandise to maintain inventory accuracy and efficient product flow.
• Assist with processing merchandise, transfers, special orders, and returns as directed.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe sales floor and backroom, including routine housekeeping tasks such as dusting, mopping, and vacuuming as needed.
• Assist with merchandising projects, floor moves, and display maintenance to support store presentation standards.
• Remain attentive to store safety and security and promptly report merchandise, inventory, or safety concerns to store management.
• Report to work on time and maintain a neat, professional appearance.
• Understand and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise or directing them to the appropriate store associate when needed.
• Assist with other assigned store tasks.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to accurately stock and organize merchandise in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, and position merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the work shift.
• Ability to safely use store equipment, including handheld devices, step stools, and dollies, in accordance with company policies. Certain equipment may only be operated by associates who meet applicable age requirements.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the needs of the business.
• Ability to comprehend basic instructions, interpret documents, and apply them to daily tasks.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Associate must be able to read and understand English.
• Associate must be able to stay alert and productive during assigned work hours.

Cavender’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Cavender’s will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at (888) 361 – 2555 or visit your nearest Cavender’s store.

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