Overnight Stocking Secrets: Boost Your Efficiency Now

[@liam-allegedly]

overnight stocker from the UK here. love the vid., definitely agree with the mind set. i just go in and get paid to listen to music/podcasts while i do borderline meditative work, clock out and not think about it until i clock in next.

[@dracoslayer537]

Salute to you! Thank you for the comment! Overnight stocking is definitely a hack for quick easy money if you'r strong in both mind and body but I definitely don't want to do this forever. It's not for everyone, but those who do it can use it as a stepping stone. Keep grinding and getting that money! We will soon be where we want to be, just got to keep working hard, love.

[@jeremiahmitchell1984]

real af

[@Lexio5526]

I’ve been working for over 4 years in overnight Groceries store. I got hired with the mind of “it just a job for money” and having a lot of trouble during the first month with hard time sleeping and extremely high work charge (cause i work in a big place. Probably as big as a Costco) and yet here I am. 4 years later being promoted to Assistant manager and I like what I’m doing. What you’re saying is true especially for the thought. Other of my guys who work with me that were listening to music the whole shift (10 pm to 6 am) were near the dead stage at the end of the night (don’t know why lol honestly). Anyways great video and advice

[@dracoslayer537]

Thank you and you’re a great example of how a simple mindset change can change everything, even your position within the company lol, good on ya for climbing up through your hard work for real🔥💯 and yea the job can be tough sometimes but finding mediums and ways to enjoy it and make it as smooth as possible is how you THRIVE. It becomes fun to clock in ‘cause sometimes I go in a talk to friends on discord while working, I listen to my music or a podcast or even stuff I like listening to people talk about like video games or one piece. It’s all about how you make your experience cater to YOU and you can take this job to most other jobs where you alone and can get your work done with no one over your shoulder and pestering you while you work💯 thanks for the insightful comment and keep up the good work🔥

[@Medellin1823]

I wish we had more workers like you where I work. You and I would get along perfectly. I've had three skids in one isle and that took me a couple hours just to set the boxes in the correct sections.

[@dracoslayer537]

I appreciate that, I bet it’d be a great time 😎 and yea on big truck nights it’s painful to get everything where it needed to be in a timely fashion. One night me and my crew were spotting all the products and taking stuff off of pallets till 2am in the morning💀pain isn’t even the word for that experience but there will always be better and worse days with this sort of job💯 hope you get some more like minded people at your place of employment and good luck with your work going forward❤️

[@BEAZY_5150]

*Overnight Gang**, Meijer Grocery. Orientation day 2 tho, I just want to get working already 😂. Been working and cooking for the last 8 years in restaurants. October came around and let me go because it was dead in the winter time, and I hated that shit so this is a nice change that I’m down with broski.

[@dracoslayer537]

Once you get into it and get a good flow going it’ll be a lot more fun and calmer! Always have a plan as well as bring all your necessities to work and never forget them l, especially headphones if they let you. Thanks for the comment bro! Hope all is well and let’s get this money!💰

[@BEAZY_5150]

@@dracoslayer537 my 3rd night tonight, last night before I clocked out I got locked access to a “zebra” now, it’s a handheld device to let you know where random product is located that you find randomly on shelves while stocking. People steal em for some reason. I feel like I got a lil promotion lol

[@anastasiae.5338]

About to work overnight for Walmart. The only part that will be hard would be sleep. I love being particular about things, and I like working with stocking merchandise. Being awake past about 1 or 2 am is going to be the hard part.

[@dracoslayer537]

Congrats on the new job! And yea honestly from doing overnight stocking for a year now this is my piece of advice: get enough sleep but don’t OVER sleep like don’t sleep the entire day in anticipation for your shift. You’ll feel a lot better and motivated to stay up and get go to work.

[@static_Tricolor_camry]

There's more than not getting sleep that's hard. Not being fast enough finishing pallets is hard, and reading time consuming barcodes is hard.

[@deletesweatz3005]

@@static_Tricolor_camryuse the last 4 digits of the bar code way faster

[@swiggs1999]

I don't know hoe I found your video. I have not worked retail in over 30 years. My take away is this. Prep. By getting a place for empty cardboard and a bag or box for plastic. 1. Downstack your aisle. Product all goes in each shelving section. 2. Put your product out. 3. Pull product forward for each section as you move down the aisle. 4. If your store is closed at night, don't be afraid to make one mess and clean it up at the end. Save time and productivity where you can.

[@dracoslayer537]

These tips are key to a great shift and overall great work environment 💪🏾 thank you!

[@maggieemile8052]

I just love stocking, is that shoprite or stop and shop

[@dracoslayer537]

This is tops!

[@isaaclabrador9171]

Overnight gang!!!!!!! Just got hired for back shift at Walmart! General merchandise!!!

[@dracoslayer537]

LFG! Congrats bro make that money, keep me updated with how it’s going🤞🏾🔥

[@OUTKAST_BoxedREVIEWS_AndMORE]

How's your setup for recording in top of your head? Deadass need your help for that setup. You walking around with a GoPro on your head?

[@dracoslayer537]

Yessir I had the headmount first when I got the GoPro but it gets annoying and heavy on the head so now I have the chest mount and it works pretty nice

[@OUTKAST_BoxedREVIEWS_AndMORE]

Appreciate you!

[@Duwapmike]

Is stocking selfs hard because I am nervous I start my job next week and I don’t want to fail

[@dracoslayer537]

No it’s so easy just got to make sure you put things in the right place, block which means bring product forward and organize it as well as clean up after yourself when you’re done. Good luck with your new position gang💯🗣️

[@JavanWilliams-y4k]

It’s pretty easy. Sometimes it can be annoying when it comes to messy isles and items not being where they are supposed to be, but all in all it’s really easy. Been there for 5 months overstocking at night, just interviewed for a team lead position! 🙏🏽

[@yamato126]

So easy an overqualified drug dealer could do it

[@orinreyes508]

Im thinking of applying for a overnight position, and your video came in so handy so I appreciate it a lot 🙏🏽 I’m curious how did you adjust your sleep schedule? Cause I heard it’s a drastic thing to deal with 🤔

[@dracoslayer537]

Definitely go for it it’s a chill job! I adjusted by doing things really early in the day like going to the gym making food and then going to sleep at like 2-3pm so I can get up at 10pm to make my 11pm shift. I had already been an overnight worker at a bar prior so I have experience with this lifestyle, you’ll eventually adjust. Hope this helps 🤞🏾💯

[@voornaamachternaam3713]

Where i work shelves can have up to 7 different items from different categories. Same goes for sizes, boxes and packaging they come in, any tips for this besides shelf dividers?

[@tjstayfurious_8623]

Yessirrr I have orientation Monday morning. I don’t have problems working overnight cause I use to work at an overnight job 10-7 a year ago. I hope I can listen to music while working, I make music and I could really use the time listening to my own as cringe as that sounds. Always wanted to try working at Walmart for years. Wish me luck that I catch on and like it 🙏🏽

[@marcopolo3109]

Why was impossible working at Walmart before?

[@dracoslayer537]

Big ups to you man! And I’m praying they let you have headphones in or at least bring a speaker because it makes the job 10x easier and passes the time quicker! Congrats on your new job position, you’ll kill it !🔥⚡️

[@eurostar0711]

Are the boxes already on the aisles when you get to work or do you have to go in the back and grab everything? Or do you do a check on the aisles and then go back and grab what you need to stock?

[@dracoslayer537]

My place of work sometimes the boxes will be where they need to be if the truck is small enough or if there is no truck at all meaning we are running back stock. I’ve never had to go back and get the pallets or boats of product myself but every store is different💯

[@lieutenantg00p23]

Hardest part is waking up I do 10pm - 7am and trust me that 9 o clock make me rethink everyday I would say it’s a challenge for me is due to the fact that I go to trade school so the mornings falls on the same day I go to school which is also in the morning and I wouldn’t say it’s too bad going to school cause I don’t be tired in the mornings and also trade school is chill I usually nap, but getting off and then going to sleep then waking up at 9 is the hardest part my body just won’t move and get up I’m always late every single day but my managers love me so they don’t even care, but the 9pm is the hardest out the day. Also I learned my lesson never go to sleep on break worse decision I made in fact, I went home that day early because my body gave up when I clock back in from break, overall most days be chill they just short handed and we usually do a little more in what I seen in the videos usually run about 15-20 pallets each night.

[@dracoslayer537]

Props to you man, this work lifestyle is terrible for the body but can be a good job in terms of todays market of jobs. I always tell people I rather do this than McDonald’s tbh you get your own space and time to do what you need to do but the toll it can take on your health is something to be considered. Good luck with all of your work and personal life endeavors man, I’m rooting for you 💯🤞🏾

[@TrippyShasta]

I have to make quotas of 42 crates per hour while having things look nice. Any tips?

[@dracoslayer537]

Spot the crates first, meaning put them in there respective places before you start to work, so you’re not running up and down the aisle. Next you want to stack boxes and anything non glass related to a decent height so you’re not bending down every minute, you’re back will thank you way down the line. Don’t go to fast because you will end up burning out, go at a smooth pace so you reach that flow state and you’re not really thinking just doing. If you’re listening to music put on a playlist, educational video, podcast etc and DON’T touch your phone. Changing songs and videos every minute is a big waste of time and it’ll hinder your progress. Try and keep your work area clean, as much as this is a physical job it’s a mental job too so things seem easier when you’re being productive and keeping good track of your plastic and cardboard that you need to dispose of later. Drink lots of water and eat well before you come in. Lastly just try to have fun, especially if you’re listening to music or podcasts etc, you’ll work better and faster when you are just flowing through the day/night and you’re enjoying the process. Hope these tips help and good luck on your job 🤞🏾❤️‍🔥

[@harshbhatty1238]

as someone who is going through it in life this video was great

[@dracoslayer537]

I’m glad you found this video helpful💎 It means a lot to me. I’m going through it right now too and if I can help somebody navigate this sometimes difficult life and make something as mundane as work feel more easier and bearable then I’m very happy. Everything will figure itself out soon and you will succeed, just got to stay the course💯🔥

[@matthewread79]

Where do you wear your camera 🎥?

[@dracoslayer537]

I have a GoPro chest mount🔥

[@seandafny]

Dam u a goliath

[@davidmiller6765]

Nice vid. I just started a couple of day ago too. Can i ask you a question ? When they gave you a cart full of box to fill out the shelves . What do you do if you still have some box left on your cart and it nearly the end of your shift ? Are you just take it to the back and left it there ? I'm still new to this ,thanks.😊

[@dracoslayer537]

Great question! The way it works out at my warehouse is usually the manager (if they are there) is supposed to handle the rest of the things that don’t get done but to be honest you SHOULD be finishing your work if it’s a reasonable amount. Probably ask them how much is expected to be done and if you can’t finish everything one trick is to simply make everything look neat and organized so they don’t have anything to say just in case. I say when you first clock in to get to work immediately whether that is spotting the product in it’s designated sections or if everything is already where it’s supposed to be just get to work right away. This way you can plan how your night is going to go. Each night also depends on how big the truck is each time so that’s something to keep in mind. Always come ON TIME as well because like I just previously stated, you don’t know how big each truck is so you want to maximize how much time you have to work until you clock out! Hope this helps and just comment again if you got anymore questions fam! You got this and again congrats on the new position 💯🔥

[@davidmiller6765]

@@dracoslayer537 Hi , sorry for the late reply and thanks for your great advice and encouragement 😊, i'm already ask my team leader about it and he advice me just like your , basically i need to time out my work efficiency to balance out the load, but one thing i forgot to ask him though, so can i ask you instead? What if i clocks out late to finish the load. Will i get point for it if i clocks out late ? Thanks .🙂

[@SomethingSomethingg]

It's sad that we're fighting so hard to improve on a sad, menial job for a company that doesn't give a damn about us but ....here we are lol

[@michaelmoore3683]

You spot or work off pallet?

[@dracoslayer537]

I spot in my pet isle and every other isle basically just work off the boat. We have these cart things and that helps a lot in pet since I know all the cans go in one tiny section of the aisle so I usually put it on there. Pro Tip: the least amount of bending down you have to do the better, your back will thank you 💯🤞🏾

[@beantv6139]

Like the video ! Quick Question What Happens If You Don’t Finnish what your assigned by time you have to clock out?

[@dracoslayer537]

Usually you kind of HAVE to finish the stuff that you are assigned but the way my job is that you usually stay until all the stuff is finished but this varies tbh from if you’re part time or full time, responsibilities change depending on how many days and hours you work especially on part time!

[@beantv6139]

Okay Sound Good I Was Just Curious, I Put A Application In for part time Hopefully I Can Get In & It Won’t Be As Hard As im thinking lol

[@tazerface4641]

@@beantv6139I just started overnight stocking today and it was a Saturday, most shit that needs to go out is on Saturday I did 20 pallets but trust me it’s not bad you just work and the time flies by and before you know it you’re out of there.

[@REDFUNDUH]

are knee pads necessary? im on heavier side

[@theguccicheese]

Very recommended, regardless of weight your knees will be bone on floor consistently and it does take its toll, invest in a good pair my advice

[@dracoslayer537]

I wish I had knee pads man and yea like the previous comment said^^ they are definitely a must and will massively improve your ability to reach low shelves etc. A game changer indeed!

[@dracoslayer537]

Agreed💯 invest in them so down the line your knees don’t start hurting.

[@CleanMusicLover229]

My coaches and team leads would consider this way to be too slow. They expect you to stock 5 pallets in an hour.

[@dracoslayer537]

I’m not going to lie, that is an INSANE expectation, what’s humanly possible is for that amount of work to be done between multiple people. If this job is paying you $40 an hour best believe It’ll be worth it to pack out 5 pallets in a hour depending on how big the pallets are but that seems kind of ludicrous given how big each individual pallet can get even on a relatively small truck night. The pallets I usually get are decently sized but then again I have 7+ hours to do my aisles and the organize/block. I pray no one has to be under the expectation to pack out 5 pallets in a hour for pay that is below $40 a hour especially if you’re handling aisles like household, pet etc, it’s way past the borderline of realistic for what’s humanly possible.

[@SmellyBellyJelly]

Overnight Gang! 5 years n going.

[@dracoslayer537]

Aye you’ve been going strong! Salute to you for continuing such a crazy job for that long! That takes skill and some will power indeed. This job gets hard sometimes so shoutout to you🔥💯

[@dreamlandtexasasmr]

Can you do a video like this 1hr just stocking and no talking (ASMR VERSION PLZ)

[@dracoslayer537]

I GOT YOU🤞🏾📈

[@MsJamesnorton]

Overnight gang

[@dracoslayer537]

Let’s get it! Hope life is treating you well brother, let’s get this bread☝🏾💯

[@mymoonams]

Overnight gang. But I’m still waiting to be called back for orientation.

[@dracoslayer537]

Manifesting that confirmation 🔥🔥you’ll do great for sure 🗣️💯

[@AS-xx9nb]

Will be starting as an overnight associate next week at Walmart, just want to know on a scale of 1 to 10 how fast paced job is it? Like are 8 hours enough for a normal paced person to finish the task?😭

[@dracoslayer537]

Yea 8 is plenty time to get all of your work done, personally I would go hard for the first 4 hours get everything situated and most of it done then finish up and have a calm rest of your shift organizing cleaning and then maybe working back stock if you’re done early. The nights are a lot more enjoyable if you keep a good pace and grind pretty fast for the first couple of hours. Congrats on your new position man🔥🔒

[@AS-xx9nb]

@ thank you so much sir, appreciated.

[@Yaswanth28..]

Bro are working in Mississauga walmart

[@dracoslayer537]

No I’m not🤞🏾

[@Yaswanth28..]

@@dracoslayer537 ok bro

[@titan4015]

Overnight stocking in frozen is pretty nice

[@dracoslayer537]

Props to you man, I get sniffles every time I walk pass the frozen aisle🤣💯 When I first started working every week I’d go home sick just because of how cold the entire store was man. I’d wear a sweater and it still wouldn’t be enough. You’re a beast for working frozen 🥶

[@CombineSlayer24]

Probably might be better when the night temperature is still mildly hot. Where I live, in the summer, the nights can still be up to 70 - 80 ish degrees. Never worked as a stocker, or someone in the grocery store, but I do plan on getting one pretty soon 😃

[@reneec1861]

Overnight❤

[@dracoslayer537]

LFG!

[@reneec1861]

How old are you if you don't mind me asking. I'm rita

[@reneec1861]

@@dracoslayer537 and where are you from

[@-AJ-M]

How do regular grocery stores work in terms of inventory? For us, we have a Front of House (FOH) and a Back of House (BOH) system. Let's say 24 units come in, and 12 fit in the lane (1 home). We then destock 12 units to a BOH bin, like D.100.RACK10.C01. On the handheld device, we have a replenishment tool that guides us in the store on where to go and restock the items. I assume for you guys, you guys get exactly what they need for the most part, and if any overstock is left, they just put it on pallets and general storage carts. The overstock will get stocked throughout the day. Is that correct?

[@dracoslayer537]

Yes we usually get pallets every other night with the general items we need to put on shelves then if we have anything that doesn’t go up (overstock) we place them on pallets and boats and the people that come in during the morning work them if need be!

[@maxromero7998]

Not much rotating

[@Gvo_SaVage95]

That doesn't matter much unless it's something perishable

[@aribooker5924]

It's dry stock not much rotation to be done!

[@rystrlng3329]

my crew will blow u out of the water - that is not efficient at all -

[@terrycruise-zd5tw]

i thought youre supposed to remove/move the stuff already on the shelf first and then stick the new stuff behind it? otherwise you or the higher ups are just gonna have to constantly deal with expired product since you just lazily shoved all the old stuff to the back instead of keeping it at the front where it can be bought before it expires

[@ronaldoramirez4791]

@@terrycruise-zd5twthat’s called rotation and yes it’s important to do that for anything w an expiration date of any kind no matter how far out. we’re supposed to be doing it to maximize sales and sell the close dated items instead of having to distress them.

[@hiiiiiii49]

My store “the big store” expects a box a minute once you clock in. I know your doing a video and talking but in my store your pace is bit slow and unrealistic. My boss wants a box a minute which is also unrealistic request when you consider staging ,scanning product if necessary for location, actual stocking of item , over stock breaking down boxes and clean up. (Not to mention fixing other stockers mistakes.)the math ain’t math n I came here to see someone morph! Like one of the stockers that make frate dissipate and then give away their secrets. Oh fooey

[@dracoslayer537]

I hear ya, it varies from store to store honestly, my store isn’t that big compared to others and like others been telling me they work at target, Walmart etc and those stores have a way different expectations than the one I’m at. I can work really fast and I have before but the demand for us it a bit lower since it isn’t that big of a store. I hope you’re getting paid well for a box a minute tho🤣💯

[@shadowman-e6w]

I been working stocking overnight 4 like 2 months u taking 2 long in my opinion 😂u don’t need 2 boats either

[@dracoslayer537]

I got to be here for 7 1/2 hours straight so I work at a decent pace 🤣 I use multiple boats for cardboard, and dead items it gets real trust me💯

[@WEEWEE_GUY]

He later got fired after this video was discovered

[@dracoslayer537]

No still here working hard and pushing 😂🤞🏾

[@joannanicole9531]

How do you know which items go where ? 😯 barcode ? Or something

[@dracoslayer537]

Yes the barcode matches with the barcode that is stuck to the tag on the shelf!

[@seandafny]

DM me i can tell you everything. Whats ur IG?