Head Overnight Stocker

Albertsons • Austin, TX

11d

About The Position

The Head Stocker leads stock crews in replenishing, presenting, and organizing merchandise throughout the store. The role supports inventory accuracy, product availability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency by keeping shelves, displays, and promotional areas stocked and maintained. The Head Stocker provides leadership, training, and direction to stock clerks while supporting store goals and standards.

The position includes leading stocking and merchandising activities, monitoring inventory and replenishment needs, supporting stock clerks, assisting customers, maintaining clean and organized store and stockroom areas, and following company safety policies and procedures. The role may involve work in refrigerated and freezer areas and requires availability for flexible schedules, including overnight shifts, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous grocery, retail, warehouse, or stocking experience preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic understanding of merchandising and inventory practices.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, and lift throughout scheduled shifts.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, and move products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull carts, pallets, and stocking equipment.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including overnight shifts, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous grocery, retail, warehouse, or stocking experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stocking activities to replenish merchandise accurately and efficiently.
• Keep shelves, displays, endcaps, and promotional locations stocked and presentation-ready.
• Verify product rotation and compliance with inventory control procedures.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and processing incoming merchandise.
• Ensure product placement follows merchandising plans, planograms, and company standards.
• Monitor product levels and identify replenishment needs.
• Help maintain accurate inventory counts and stock conditions; investigate and correct stocking discrepancies.
• Support inventory audits, physical inventories, and cycle counts.
• Help reduce shrink through proper handling and inventory practices.
• Train, coach, and support stock clerks in stocking procedures and company standards.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor completion of work assignments.
• Communicate department priorities and operational goals, and promote teamwork and accountability.
• Support management with scheduling and labor utilization as needed.
• Assist customers courteously, help them locate products, answer general store questions, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, shopper-friendly environment and support store recovery efforts.
• Maintain clean and organized aisles, backrooms, stockrooms, storage locations, and receiving areas.
• Ensure products are properly faced, aligned, and signed.
• Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe operation of pallet jacks, carts, ladders, and other equipment; maintain clear aisles, exits, and workspaces.
• Promptly report safety concerns, damaged equipment, and operational issues.
• Comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company's partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED