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Updated March 14, 2024
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Example stock handler requirements on a job description

Stock handler requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in stock handler job postings.
Sample stock handler requirements
  • Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in inventory management
  • Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures
  • Basic computer skills
Sample required stock handler soft skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Stock handler job description example 1

MSC Industrial Direct Co stock handler job description

  • Basic computer skills
  • High school diploma or the equivalent
  • Willingness to work overtime to meet customer’s needs
  • Internal certification to drive powered equipment within specified time requirements
  • Internal certification to pick DOT-regulated items, if required
  • Physical demands to successfully perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities): standing, walking, lifting materials up to 75 pounds (individual or team), carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, climbing using legs and arms, balancing, stooping, kneeling, repeated bends, reaching high and low, repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrist and hands, hearing, seeing (depth perception and peripheral vision), mental coordination, mental alertness for entire shift, ability to wear personal protective equipment as required, and ability to operate at heights up to 50 feet

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
A career at MSC includes generous benefits, rewards and recognition.

  • Training and growth opportunities
  • Weekends off
  • Paid time off including holidays
  • Incentive bonuses and shift differential
  • Medical, dental, vision, and company-matched 401(k)

Why MSC
People. Collaboration. Insight. That’s how you build something that works.

Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 75+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions.

We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future.

If you are inspired to learn, take risks, and succeed as a team, you can build a better career at MSC.

Equal Opportunity Statement
At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any category protected by applicable law.

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Stock handler job description example 2

Woodward stock handler job description

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
* All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
* 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity
* Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
* 11 paid holidays, including floating holidays
* Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
* Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
* Adoption Assistance
* Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
* Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
* Member referral bonus
* Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
* Voluntary benefits, including:
* Home / Auto Insurance discounts
* Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Stockhandler, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Under the direction of and reporting to the Department Leader, the Stock Handler follows procedures and instructions to physically transfer materials between processes or areas, maintaining accurate inventory and traceability records. Material handling activities include (but are not limited to) receiving, basic visual inspection, stocking, returns, picking, counting, weighing, packaging, kitting, issuing and delivering. Works with general supervision.

What's In It For You

At Woodward, our "employees" are called and treated as "members" and we've created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. It's an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.

What you will be doing

* Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as verifying or filling out paperwork, inputting or providing data, maintaining inventory accuracy, etc., and data entry or reporting.
* Coordinates and prioritizes materials and item movements from receiving and product drop off areas, sorts and stores on racks, trays and shelves in a predetermined order, i.e. stocking parts.
* Picks material from racks, trays and shelves, and prepares them for assembly, sub-assembly, spare part orders or other subsequent processes.

What We Are Looking For

* High School diploma or equivalent, international equivalent desired or equivalent experience.
* Basic Knowledge of WISE.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR, or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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