Head Night Stocker
Job Description
Job Summary
The Head Stocker supports the daily stocking and merchandising operations of the store by coordinating product flow, maintaining department standards, and providing work direction to stocking associates. This role helps ensure shelves are fully stocked, inventory is rotated properly, and store presentation supports a positive customer experience while adhering to safety and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Work Direction
- Provide daily work direction and guidance to stocking associates.
- Support training of new hires and reinforce stocking standards and workflows.
- Lead by example and promote productivity, teamwork, and accountability.
- Serve as a point of contact for questions related to stocking priorities and procedures.
Stocking & Merchandising Operations
- Ensure timely and accurate stocking of products throughout the store.
- Maintain proper rotation, facing, and organization of merchandise.
- Support execution of merchandising plans, resets, and planograms.
- Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and promotional setup.
Inventory Handling & Backroom Organization
- Assist with receiving, unloading, and staging deliveries.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe backroom and storage areas.
- Identify and report inventory discrepancies, damages, or out‑of‑stocks.
- Support inventory accuracy and proper product flow to the sales floor.
Customer Service
- Provide friendly and professional customer assistance as needed.
- Respond to customer questions and direct concerns appropriately.
- Maintain store conditions that support a positive shopping experience.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure proper handling of equipment, pallet jacks, and stocking tools.
- Promote a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work environment.
- Support loss prevention and shrink reduction efforts.
Collaboration & Store Support
- Partner with department and store leadership to support daily operations.
- Assist with special projects, seasonal transitions, and store initiatives.
- Provide coverage and support across departments as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of stocking, merchandising, and inventory practices.
- Ability to lead by example and provide clear work direction.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced retail environment.
- Basic proficiency with retail technology and handheld devices.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior retail stocking or lead experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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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