Warehouse Stock Clerk

KTA Super Stores; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

KTA Super Stores in Hilo, Hawaii, is hiring a Warehouse Stock Clerk for full-time work. The role includes receiving and managing inventory, preparing orders for delivery, and maintaining warehouse organization. A valid driver’s license and forklift certification are required.

The work environment is physically demanding and requires attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers competitive hourly pay between $18.00 - $20.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years for warehouse entry and operating powered equipment.
• Valid driver's license required to operate forklift and company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and store merchandise.
• Accurately count and match incoming merchandise with invoices.
• Fill store orders using pick lists and prepare orders for delivery.

Skills

Basic math skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking ability

Effective communication

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Details

Location: Inventory Central Warehouse Hilo 5 - Hilo, HI 96720
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day

Role Description

The primary responsibility of a Warehouse Stock Clerk is to receive, verify, and store merchandise brought in by various vendors and transportation services, to ensure accurate billing and payment of merchandise. A Warehouse Stock Clerk also fills orders and prepares merchandise for delivery to each store.

Essential Duties

• Accurately receive and count incoming merchandise, physically counting and matching it with invoices.
• Store merchandise in warehouse (drive forklift, operate pallet jack, stock wagon, etc.).
• Fill store orders by using “pick lists” and pulling merchandise.
• Prepare orders for delivery by palletizing and wrapping merchandise.
• Load freight for delivery to stores (truckers, Young Brothers, etc.).

Non-Essential Duties

• Pick‑up freight from Alternate Warehouse.
• Deliver merchandise to Downtown store and unload the merchandise.
• Do quarterly inventory and weekly cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean warehouse. Sweep, remove debris, and discard trash daily.
• Sweep containers.
• Wash Kona vans.
• Take damaged goods and unusable pallets to rubbish dump for disposal.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Working Conditions

Continuous: noisy, dusty, hot and humid warehouse environment; exposure to forklift fumes.
Frequent: outdoor work when loading and unloading containers and Kona van, dusty, hot and humid conditions with poor ventilation.
Occasional: wet conditions (rain) and exposure to forklift and truck fumes.
Seldom: exposure to noxious odors at rubbish dump or extremely cold temperatures in freezer.

Work Hours

Generally available Monday through Saturday and holidays, between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Occasionally until 8:30 p.m.

Equipment Use

Continuous: hand truck, pencil, calculator to check-in freight and label merchandise.
Frequent: electric and propane forklifts for larger freight transfers.
Occasional: drive a 4‑speed flatbed truck to pick‑up freight, deliver freight to Downtown store, dispose of pallets and damages at rubbish dump; use chalk, shrink wrap, string, case cutter and tape for stocking and preparing orders; hammer to repair pallets; broom and dustpan to sweep warehouse and containers; container‑jack, wheel chucks and ramp to load/unload containers and Kona vans; pallet‑jack to move merchandise around in the warehouse.
Seldom: use a ladder, case cutter, company van and circular saw.

Safety Equipment

Continuous use of a back support belt and steel toe shoes during all job duties.

Demands

• Mental – Continuous concentration and alertness to drive forklift and vehicles; use mathematical skills for receiving freight, inventory and order filling; attention to detail in counting merchandise; comprehend instructions before performing duties.
• Physical – Continuous standing, walking, handling; frequent sitting with good eye‑hand‑foot coordination; reach, lift and carry up to 60 lbs.; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel; push and pull up to 2,500 lbs. with pallet jack.
• Communication – Continuous listening, talking, and understanding vendors, supervisors and co‑workers; reading and writing to label merchandise; frequent interaction with co‑workers, vendors and store personnel; occasional telephone communication with stores and buyers; seldom train or supervise others unless instructed.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and strong organizational skills.
• Multi‑tasking ability to accomplish work on time.
• Effective oral and written communication with workers, vendors and management.
• Minimal, or no, supervision required.
• Minimum age 18 years for warehouse entry, operating trash baler, freight elevator, and power‑driven equipment.
• Minimum age 18 years, valid driver license to operate forklift and company vehicle; forklift company certification required.

Character Traits and Personal Work Values

• Friendly, cheerful, pleasant demeanor with a strong desire to please customers and co‑workers.
• Positive attitude toward work, vendors, co‑workers, supervisors and customers.
• Service‑oriented toward customers and fellow co‑workers.
• Good listener, patient and understanding of customers and co‑workers.
• Honest and trustworthy; use good judgment.
• Neat and clean appearance and work habits.
• Greet, help and thank customers.
• Handle customer complaints and concerns with tact.
• Maintain good attendance record.
• Punctual and committed to scheduled work.
• Focused on task and detail‑oriented.
• Initiative; always keep busy; self‑starter.
• Efficiency and productivity while producing quality work.
• Flexible, versatile, organized, methodical and conscientious.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Follow work procedures and policies (e.g., safety and security practices).
• Create and maintain clean, safe and pleasant work environment for everyone.
• Team player and work well with others.