Position Overview
As one of the biggest chains of departmental stores in the USA, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Kmart has high standards when hiring stock associates.
A stock associate at Kmart is responsible for ensuring that the assigned floor is kept well-stocked and looks as presentable as possible. It is the duty of a stock associate to make sure that shelves are properly stocked, and that all items are rotated and appropriately faced.
Position Requirements
Typically, you will be required to possess a high school diploma or a GED at the very least, if you want to work as a stock associate at Kmart.
Skills & Abilities
Working as a Kmart stock associate requires moderate physical activity – to work at this position, you must be friendly, courteous, and amiable to both coworkers and customers with whom you come in contact.
Some of the skills that you will need to work at this position include exceptional customer service abilities, knowledge of stocking and rotating procedures, and the ability to handle inventory management duties.
While customer contact may be minimum in the position of a stock associate, there might be times when you have to interact with them, especially if you are rotated within the store. For this, you need to possess deep knowledge of each product that the company offers so that you can manage demonstrations, and answer questions.
Here is a list of specific duties that you will be performing while working as a stock associate at Kmart:
Kmart Stock Associate Duties and Responsibilities
Being a stock associate at Kmart involves a variety of tasks aimed at maintaining the effective flow of merchandise in the store. Here are the key duties and responsibilities typically involved:
1. Receiving and Unloading Goods
- Accept deliveries from suppliers and verify the accuracy of shipment contents.
- Assist in unloading products and organizing them for easy access and distribution.
2. Stock Organization
- Arrange and organize merchandise in the stockroom.
- Maintain a clean and orderly stockroom to ensure that merchandise can be easily accessed.
3. Inventory Management
- Keep track of inventory levels.
- Perform regular stock checks and update inventory records to reflect current stock levels.
4. Shelving and Display Setup
- Transfer stock from the stockroom to the sales floor.
- Ensure products are correctly shelved and displays are attractive to customers.
5. Pricing and Labeling
- Label shelves and products accurately.
- Update price tags as necessary in alignment with pricing changes and promotions.
6. Safety and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain a safe environment both in the stockroom and on the sales floor.
7. Customer Assistance
- Assist customers on the sales floor with product finding.
- Answer customer queries regarding product location and specifications.
8. Collaboration and Teamwork
- Work closely with other store departments to ensure a seamless flow of operations.
- Assist in training new employees about stock-related tasks and store procedures.
Essential Skills and Qualities
- Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Physical stamina: Capable of handling heavy lifting and standing for long periods.
- Attention to detail: Ensuring accurate handling of all stock-related activities.
- Team-oriented: Able to collaborate effectively with other team members.
These responsibilities ensure that Kmart can maintain its store operations efficiently, keeping shelves stocked and ensuring that customers find what they are looking for.