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.
Job Summary
The Head Stocker is responsible for leading stocking operations throughout the store by ensuring merchandise is properly received, stocked, rotated, and displayed to meet company standards. This position provides direction to stock clerks, supports inventory accuracy, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and customer-ready shopping environment. The Head Stocker plays a key role in supporting store productivity, product availability, and overall operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Stocking & Replenishment
- Lead daily stocking and replenishment activities across assigned areas of the store.
- Ensure shelves, displays, and promotional features are fully stocked and properly merchandised.
- Verify products are accurately placed according to planograms and company merchandising standards.
- Monitor inventory levels and address out-of-stock conditions promptly.
- Support timely movement of merchandise from the backroom to the sales floor.
Receiving & Inventory Control
- Assist with unloading, receiving, and organizing merchandise deliveries.
- Ensure proper product rotation using first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices.
- Monitor product condition and remove damaged, expired, or unsaleable merchandise.
- Maintain accurate inventory through proper stocking and handling procedures.
- Communicate inventory concerns and replenishment needs to store leadership.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide guidance, training, and support to stock clerks and store associates.
- Assign daily tasks and monitor completion of responsibilities.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and productivity.
- Assist with onboarding and training new associates.
- Support management in achieving stocking and operational goals.
Customer Service
- Deliver outstanding customer service while working throughout the store.
- Assist customers in locating products and answering questions.
- Respond professionally to customer requests and concerns.
- Help maintain a welcoming and positive shopping environment.
Store Standards
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe sales floor and backroom areas.
- Ensure aisles remain clear and merchandise is displayed attractively.
- Support seasonal sets, promotional displays, and special merchandising projects.
- Maintain pricing, signage, and product presentation standards.
- Assist with store recovery and readiness throughout the shift.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow and promote all company safety policies and procedures.
- Safely operate stocking equipment, pallet jacks, and carts.
- Report safety hazards, equipment concerns, and operational issues.
- Ensure compliance with company operational standards and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a safe working environment for associates and customers.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous grocery, retail, stocking, warehouse, or merchandising experience preferred.
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout scheduled shifts.
- Frequently lift and carry merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push, pull, and maneuver loaded carts, pallets, and stocking equipment.
- Ability to work in varying store and warehouse conditions.
- Ability to safely perform repetitive physical tasks.
Preferred Skills
- Leadership and team development.
- Inventory management and replenishment.
- Merchandising and display execution.
- Customer service excellence.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and operational accuracy.
Career Growth Opportunities
This position can provide a pathway to roles such as:
- Night Crew Supervisor
- Grocery Manager
- Sales Manager
- Assistant Store Director
- Store Director
The Head Stocker plays a vital role in maintaining product availability, supporting store operations, developing associates, and ensuring customers enjoy a well-stocked, organized, and enjoyable shopping experience.
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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