Head Stocker

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Summary

The Head Stocker is responsible for leading the grocery stocking team to ensure products are received, stocked, rotated, and merchandised according to company standards. This position supports inventory accuracy, maintains shelf conditions, promotes a safe work environment, and helps ensure customers have access to a fully stocked and organized store. The Head Stocker provides leadership, training, and daily direction to stock crew associates while assisting store management in achieving operational and sales goals.

Key Responsibilities Stocking & Inventory Management

• Lead daily stocking activities throughout assigned areas of the store.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked, faced, and rotated according to company standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate out-of-stock conditions to management.
• Verify product placement, shelf integrity, and pricing accuracy.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, and processing deliveries.
• Support inventory counts and inventory control initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Provide daily direction, training, and coaching to stock crew associates.
• Assign work tasks and monitor completion to ensure productivity goals are achieved.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Assist with onboarding and training new associates.
• Communicate department priorities and expectations effectively.

Merchandising & Store Presentation

• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floors.
• Ensure displays, end caps, and promotional merchandise are properly executed.
• Monitor product presentation and shelf conditions throughout the day.
• Support seasonal and special merchandising programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve product visibility and sales.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and safety standards.
• Maintain organized backrooms, storage areas, and receiving areas.
• Support proper handling of damaged, discontinued, and returned merchandise.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and stock levels.
• Collaborate with department managers to support overall store operations.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow and enforce workplace safety practices.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment including pallet jacks, ladders, and stocking tools.
• Maintain clear aisles and safe storage conditions.
• Report hazards, accidents, and maintenance concerns promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Customer Service

• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Assist customers in locating products and answering questions.
• Respond to customer concerns promptly and courteously.
• Support a positive shopping experience through excellent store conditions.
• Promote a customer-focused culture among stock crew associates.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous retail, grocery, warehouse, or stocking experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and inventory management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays.

Preferred

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience in grocery store operations and merchandising.
• Knowledge of inventory control, receiving, and stocking procedures.
• Familiarity with workplace safety practices and equipment operation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including refrigerated and freezer areas.
• Ability to safely operate stocking and material-handling equipment.
• Manual dexterity required for stocking, pricing, and inventory-related tasks.

Success Factors

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining in-stock conditions and store presentation standards.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing business needs.
• Focus on customer service, safety, and operational excellence.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

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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