Head Stocker

Position Overview

The Head Stocker is responsible for leading the stocking team to ensure shelves are consistently stocked, organized, and presentation-ready. This role plays a critical part in store operations by supporting inventory flow, maintaining backroom organization, and ensuring a smooth transition of product from delivery to the sales floor.

Key Responsibilities Stocking Operations

• Oversee daily stocking activities to ensure shelves are fully stocked, faced, and properly organized
• Prioritize workload based on delivery schedules, sales demand, and store needs
• Ensure timely and accurate stocking of merchandise across all departments
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized aisles, coolers, and backroom areas

Inventory & Backroom Management

• Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying shipment accuracy
• Organize backstock for easy access and efficient replenishment
• Monitor out-of-stock items and communicate needs to department managers
• Support inventory control practices to reduce shrink and improve accuracy

Merchandising Support

• Ensure proper product rotation (FIFO) and code date compliance
• Maintain accurate shelf tags, pricing, and signage alignment
• Support display execution, seasonal sets, and promotional merchandising

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and support stockers to ensure productivity and efficiency
• Delegate tasks and monitor completion of daily assignments
• Provide coaching and feedback to improve performance
• Foster a positive, team-focused work environment

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines
• Ensure safe handling of products, equipment, and lifting techniques
• Maintain compliance with store policies and operational standards

Qualifications

• Previous stocking or grocery experience preferred
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to varying temperatures (sales floor, cooler, freezer, backroom)
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Success Measures

• Shelf in-stock levels and overall store presentation
• Efficiency and accuracy of stocking operations
• Backroom organization and inventory flow
• Team productivity and morale
• Compliance with safety and company standards

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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