Overnight stock associate vs merchandise stocker

The differences between overnight stock associates and merchandise stockers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an overnight stock associate has an average salary of $32,370, which is higher than the $29,224 average annual salary of a merchandise stocker.

The top three skills for an overnight stock associate include sales floor, customer service and store merchandise. The most important skills for a merchandise stocker are pallet jack, customer service, and stock shelves.

Overnight stock associate vs merchandise stocker overview

	Overnight Stock Associate	Merchandise Stocker
Yearly salary	$32,370	$29,224
Hourly rate	$15.56	$14.05
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	30,885	204,511
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	-	-

What does an overnight stock associate do?

An overnight stock associate is responsible for monitoring the adequacy of store merchandise after normal operating hours. Overnight stock associates load the shelves and arrange product displays as per the store's requirements during off-hours when there are no other employees and customers around. They also receive items from distribution centers, verify the order details, inspect the package for any defects, process replacements, and update inventory records. An overnight stock associate checks the validity of the items upon stocking, eliminating expired products, and notify the management for order requests.

What does a merchandise stocker do?

A merchandise stocker is an employee who ensures that shelves and aisles are stocked with the merchandise in retail stores or warehouses. Merchandise stockers must receive the goods, unload or unpack them, mark them with codes to be identified, and stock them on shelves. They help customers to fill orders through mail, web, or phone while preparing the customers' merchandise for shipment. They must also operate a forklift so that they can lift or place merchandise at the assigned shelves.

Overnight stock associate vs merchandise stocker salary

Overnight stock associates and merchandise stockers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Overnight Stock Associate	Merchandise Stocker
Average salary	$32,370	$29,224
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $39,000	Between $24,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	Tacoma, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	PepsiCo
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between overnight stock associate and merchandise stocker education

There are a few differences between an overnight stock associate and a merchandise stocker in terms of educational background:

	Overnight Stock Associate	Merchandise Stocker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Overnight stock associate vs merchandise stocker demographics

Here are the differences between overnight stock associates' and merchandise stockers' demographics:

	Overnight Stock Associate	Merchandise Stocker
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 65.5% Female, 34.5%	Male, 67.8% Female, 32.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 6.7% White, 57.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% Asian, 6.8% White, 53.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between overnight stock associate and merchandise stocker duties and responsibilities

Overnight stock associate example responsibilities.

Offload trucks, organize pallets per aisle, and stock shelves with groceries and general merchandise
Make sure all groceries are up to date out on the floor, stock groceries off of pallets.
Scan merchandise into inventory using an RF scanner to maintain accuracy as receiving manager.
Stock and maintain grocery inventory of Safeway storefront.

Merchandise stocker example responsibilities.

Clean stock area and maintain cleanliness of retail area.
Use RF scanners to do price markdowns for monthly clearance.
Used RF scanners to track multiple product locations and expiration dates.
Perform courtesy task that includes locating items for customers and bagging groceries.
Perform additional duties as assigned (i.e maintain orders and cleanliness in the store and serve as cashier).
Greet customers while bagging their groceries, collect carts in parking lot, put away return items, general sanitation.

Overnight stock associate vs merchandise stocker skills

Common overnight stock associate skills

Sales Floor, 44%
Customer Service, 13%
Store Merchandise, 12%
Electric Pallet Jack, 9%
Display Cases, 6%
Unload Trucks, 2%

Common merchandise stocker skills

Pallet Jack, 34%
Customer Service, 28%
Stock Shelves, 18%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%
Food Handling, 4%
Store Management, 2%

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