Job Description

OVERVIEW:

Shelf Stockers are responsible for stocking, rotating, and maintaining commissary shelves in accordance with DeCA standards and the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Duties include stocking, cleaning, facing, and rotating merchandise to ensure neatness, freshness, and accessibility to commissary patrons. Stockers must maintain required productivity rates, ensure product safety and labeling, and follow FIFO rotation procedures. This position may be part of the AbilityOne Program, and qualified persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

•Stock nightly caseload and move merchandise to designated aisles.

•Maintain productivity standards (e.g., 38 cases per hour).

•Stock merchandise only in assigned shelf locations and within item allocations.

•Clean and dust shelf areas, gondolas, refrigerated/freezer cases, and ESL tracking surfaces.

•Remove tape, ties, coupon holders, or other debris from shelf surfaces.

•Face merchandise with labels forward and upright; ensure shelves are filled from left to right and front to back.

•Rotate merchandise according to code dates (open/closed date codes and baby formula code sequences). Remove expired items promptly.

•Ensure merchandise is stocked safely; top shelves shall not exceed 6.5 ft. in height.

•Identify and separate damaged/expired products and place them in designated damage control areas.

•Repair torn or loose merchandise labels.

•Replenish shelves and contractor-responsible displays.

•Return mispicked or misplaced merchandise to appropriate locations.

•Dispose of cardboard, plastic, and other waste materials per commissary procedures.

•Support emergency and replenishment stocking requirements as directed by the Store Director.

•Maintain clean and organized backroom, overwrite areas, and stocking zones.

Operate authorized material handling equipment safely (e.g., U-boats, stocking carts, pallet jacks).

•Comply with all OSHA, DeCA, and commissary safety policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Must qualify under the AbilityOne Program (for designated positions).

•Experience in grocery or commissary stocking preferred.

•Must be able to lift 40–50 pounds regularly.

•Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.

•Ability to read and understand expiration codes.

•Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

•Dependable, motivated, and able to follow directions.

•Reliable transportation required.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Shifts may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Typical schedules may vary, for example:

• 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

•Hourly Wage: $17.75 per.

•Health & Welfare: $5.09 per hour

•Paid holiday and sick leave (available after 90-day probationary period).

•Vacation (available after 1 year of service).

•Equal Opportunity Employer – Non-profit organization.

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