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Stocker

Beulaville, NC · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Stocker Description A Stocker at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and coworker is a ...

Stocker

Pekin, IL · On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Cottage Grove, MN · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Sturtevant, WI

$13.50 - $17/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Jefferson City, MO · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Freeport, IL · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

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Stocker

Miamisburg, OH

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Stedman, NC · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Stocker Description A Stocker at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and coworker is a ...

Stocker

Springfield, MO · On-site

$11.75 - $14.75/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Long Grove, IL

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Port Huron, MI

$13 - $16.50/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Erwin, NC · On-site

$12.25 - $15.25/hr

Stocker Description A Stocker at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and coworker is a ...

Stocker

Wausau, WI

$15 - $18.75/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

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Stocker

Benson, NC · On-site

$11.50 - $14.25/hr

Stocker Description A Stocker at Carlie C's IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and coworker is a ...

Stocker

Marshall, MN · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Willmar, MN · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Fox Lake, IL · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Chillicothe, OH

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

Stocker

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Our Stockers play an important role in the Customer Experience by stocking merchandise on the sales floor and ensuring our shelves and displays are full, faced and ready for our Customers! Apply ...

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How much do stockyards jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for stockyards in the United States is $42.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $42.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by workers in stockyards, and how can they be managed effectively?

Workers in stockyards often face challenges such as physically demanding tasks, exposure to outdoor elements, and maintaining safety around large animals and heavy equipment. Effective management of these challenges involves proper training in animal handling, adherence to strict safety protocols, and the use of appropriate protective gear. Teamwork and clear communication are also essential, as stockyard operations require close collaboration to ensure efficiency and minimize risks. Many employers provide ongoing training and support to help workers adapt and advance within the industry.

What are stockyards?

Stockyards are large, specialized facilities where livestock such as cattle, sheep, and pigs are temporarily held, sorted, and sometimes sold before being transported to markets or slaughterhouses. They play a crucial role in the meat supply chain by providing a central location for buyers, sellers, and shippers to conduct business. Stockyard workers are responsible for caring for the animals, maintaining the facilities, and assisting with the buying and selling process.

What is the difference between Stockyards vs Livestock Hand?

AspectStockyardsLivestock Hand
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, basic livestock handling skillsHigh school diploma, livestock handling experience
Work EnvironmentFacilities for livestock processing, transportation, and storageOn farms, ranches, or at processing plants
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by livestock yards, auction markets, and processing facilitiesCommonly employed by farms, ranches, and livestock companies

While both roles involve working with livestock, Stockyards typically refer to facilities where livestock are bought, sold, and processed, whereas Livestock Hands are workers directly handling animals on farms or ranches. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position in the livestock industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a stockyard worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Stockyard Worker, you need physical stamina, basic livestock handling knowledge, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with equipment such as forklifts, cattle prods, and computerized inventory systems is typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and communication skills help ensure safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. These competencies are vital for maintaining animal welfare, operational productivity, and workplace safety in stockyard operations.
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Infographic showing various Stockyards job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Contract, 1% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,592 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Full-time

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Carlie C's IGA rating

3.1

Company rating: 3.1 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

122nd of 122 rated grocery stores


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Stocker
Description
A Stocker at Carlie C’s IGA realizes that providing prompt and friendly customer service is priority #1. Being courteous and cooperative with both customer and coworker is a critical aspect of maximizing sales and building business for years to come. As a Stocker, the customers are depending on you for clean shelves full of the fresh product they love.
In high volume times, you may be called on to bag groceries. When bagging, you must recognize that you'll be the last impression the customer has of our store. Proper bagging techniques are imperative and will save the store thousands of dollars a year in bag costs.
Duties
  • Down stock pallets of groceries and other merchandise to stock carts
  • Stock 40 to 45 cases an hour, rotate and keep shelves clean and blocked
  • Keep sales floor clean of obstacles and slip/trip hazards
  • Make sure any unsafe conditions that exist that could cause accident to customer or associate are corrected
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, reach, stoop and bend
  • Perform basic math skills, read and write
  • Observe Carlie C's Uniform standards and maintain a neat and clean appearance
  • Bag groceries using our Bagging guidelines and determined to be careful with fragile items such as bread and eggs
  • Carry out groceries for Customers
  • Clean and Sweep
  • Floor Care/Floor Maintenance
Qualifications
  • Must be 16 years of age, friendly and outgoing
  • Neat and clean in appearance
  • Must enjoy working with the public
  • Must be able to follow instructions

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