Position Summary
The Grocery Department Stocker is responsible for stocking, rotating, organizing, and maintaining products throughout all areas of the grocery department, including but not limited to: Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, HBC (Health & Beauty Care), and perishable departments.. This position helps ensure shelves and displays are fully stocked, clean, organized, and customer-ready while supporting overall store operations and delivering excellent customer service.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Stock shelves, coolers, freezers, and displays throughout all grocery department areas including but not limited to: Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, HBC (Health & Beauty Care), and perishable departments.
- Rotate product using FIFO (First In, First Out) methods to maintain freshness and reduce shrink
- Face and recover aisles throughout the shift to maintain a clean and organized appearance
- Assist with unloading trucks and breaking down deliveries
- Organize and manage backstock in stockrooms, coolers, and freezers
- Monitor expiration dates and remove damaged, expired, or unsellable merchandise
- Complete go-backs and return misplaced merchandise to the proper location
- Perform price checks for customers and team members when requested
- Answer department phone calls and assist customers with questions, product availability, and requests
- Build and maintain promotional displays and seasonal features
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, stockrooms, coolers, freezers, and sales floor
- Assist customers with locating products and provide friendly, courteous service
- Follow all company safety, sanitation, and food safety procedures
- Communicate out-of-stocks, inventory concerns, or damaged product to department leadership
- Work in multiple areas of the grocery department based on daily business needs
- Assist with any additional duties, projects, or tasks as requested by management
- Support other departments and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous grocery, retail, stocking, dairy, frozen, or HBC experience preferred but not required
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable attendance and punctuality required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and kneel for the majority of your shift
- Ability to work in varying temperatures including coolers and freezers
- Ability to push, pull, and maneuver carts, pallets, and stocking equipment safely
Work Schedule
- Flexible schedule required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Expectations
- Maintain a positive attitude and professional appearance
- Treat customers and team members with respect
- Follow direction from supervisors and management
- Work with urgency while maintaining accuracy and department standards
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and customer-focused shopping environment
Work Environment:
- Retail environment with indoor and outdoor exposure
- Fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions
- Exposure to varying temperatures, including coolers/freezers
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person