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Stock Clerks, Sales Floor

SOC 43-5081.01

Receive, store, and issue sales floor merchandise. Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with merchandise and arrange merchandise displays to attract customers. May periodically take physical count of stock or check and mark merchandise.

Zone 2 Office and Administrative Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

3.5

Active Listening

3.2

Service Orientation

3.1

Coordination

3.0

Critical Thinking

2.9

Monitoring

2.9

Social Perceptiveness

2.9

Active Learning

2.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Sales and Marketing

2.7

English Language

2.4

Public Safety and Security

2.2

Mathematics

2.1

Administration and Management

2.1

Clerical

1.8

Production and Processing

1.8

Key Tasks

1Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.

2Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list.

3Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.

4Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.

5Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.

Also Known As

Building Materials Sales Attendant Checker Stocker Checker/Stocker Clerk Dairy Clerk Deli/Bakery Associate Grocery Associate Grocery Clerk Grocery Clerk, Stocking Grocery Stocker