Responsibilities
1) Counts, sorts and checks in incoming articles; verifies against requisitions, shipping notices or invoices; places articles on sales floor shelves or in storeroom.
2) Replenishes merchandise on shelves from storeroom stock; rotates merchandise and keeps it orderly and neat in appearance.
3) Checks inventory periodically to determine reordering needs and verify with records; requisitions standard stock items, supplies or materials within established limits; notifies designated staff of fast moving items.
4) Contact vendors to obtain information regarding shipping status of orders or special orders placed by department.
5) Places or changes price tags on merchandise; places tags, markers or labels on shelves to identify stock.
6) Packs and ships packages according to instructions using boxes, packing materials and sealing tape.
7) Records or documents changes in inventory, mark-ups or markdowns of merchandise according to established procedures.
8) Gathers requisitioned supplies, merchandise or materials and prepares for delivery or pick-up.
9) Assists customers or others in locating needed merchandise, materials or supplies.
10) Trains and assists part-time or student help.
Requirements:
1) Knowledge of cataloging and inventory techniques.
2) Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices.
3) Skill in basic arithmetic.