Administration & Human Resources
Stock Worker
$38,876 to $58,600 a year
Posted until October 8, 2026 · posted September 24, 2026
Requirements
No education or experience needed
Exam
Competitive title
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From ≈ $18.69 an hour · $1,495 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
That is above NYC's $17/hr minimum wage, plus city benefits.
What you'd have made
$1,490 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 6.2 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $4,347 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
No education or experience needed
Qualification Requirements
There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
Quoted word for word from the official posting. The label above is ours, read from this text; if they disagree, this text wins.
The work
What the job is.
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Lifts up to 70 lbs
“Ability to lift and carry heavy materials (up to 70 lbs).”
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Under direct supervision of Inventory Manager and/or Supervisor of Stock Workers at the Staten Island Ferry, receives, stores, distributes and cares for materials, supplies and equipment and tools; performs related work.
Read the rest, from the posting
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: Packs, unpacks, counts, weighs and measures materials, supplies and equipment. Loads and unloads at the storehouse and at the point of pick-up, delivery or distribution. Also operates elevator and other necessary equipment to perform loading and unloading.
Checks materials received against invoices and notes breakage and discrepancies in quantity. Picks supplies from shelves to fill requisitions, lifting and carrying supplies when necessary. Operates electric transports and lift trucks.
Keeps storage facilities and materials clean and orderly. Cares for stock. Keeps records and assists in preparing inventories.
Uses computerized inventory system software and handheld optical scanners.
TWIC REQUIREMENT: Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC.
The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Skills they'd like
- Experience in stock handling, inventory, or mailroom operations.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy materials (up to 70 lbs).
- Basic computer literacy and the ability to maintain records.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
How to apply, from the posting
RESUMES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ and search for Job ID#781100 If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.
Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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