What is a stock selector and how to become one

Key steps to become a stock selector

1. Explore stock selector education requirements

   Most common stock selector degrees

   High School Diploma

   50.0 %

   Associate

   12.5 %

   Bachelor's

   12.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific stock selector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Pallet Jack	56.48%
   Production Floor	17.79%
   Customer Orders	17.12%
   Select Product	8.60%

3. Complete relevant stock selector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New stock selectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a stock selector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real stock selector resumes.

4. Research stock selector duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the work area for all OSHA compliance and facility safety during schedule shift.
   • Look up product by UPC on RF unit or computer and return to proper location.
   • Scan merchandise into inventory using an RF scanner to maintain accuracy as receiving manager.
   • Stock incoming shipments of groceries on shelves/unload trucks

5. Prepare your stock selector resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your stock selector resume.

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6. Apply for stock selector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a stock selector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams