Night Crew Lead

Albertsons Companies • Spokane, WA

3d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Night Crew Lead exemplifies strong customer service while supervising and participating in night crew activities. The role assists the Grocery Manager in directing grocery department operations, training personnel, managing merchandise and inventory, and communicating with the Grocery Manager and Store Director. The lead may supervise the total store during the night crew shift as directed by the Store Director and must be able to work with little supervision while the store is closed.

The position helps maintain product quality and inventory, supports ordering and receiving, stocks and displays merchandise, controls shrink, and implements company operating, merchandising, loss prevention, and security policies. The work requires safe and accurate performance, regular attendance, and the ability to cover various positions throughout the store. The role is safety-sensitive and includes exposure to cleaning chemicals, coolers, freezers, loading and receiving areas, and occasional outdoor temperatures.

The stated pay range is $19.38 to $22.71 per hour, but pay will be no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Depending on service, hours worked, and applicable agreements, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO or vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits such as pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.

Requirements

• Be friendly and courteous; take initiative and maintain composure with customers, coworkers, and vendors, including when handling interruptions and customer complaints.
• Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team, as well as work independently with little supervision when the store is closed.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; frequently reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects weighing up to approximately 80 pounds from floor level to overhead; push or pull fully loaded hand trucks, six-wheel carts, or pallet jacks; and possibly climb ladders.
• Ability to use safety cutters and cleaning supplies.
• Mental alertness to complete work safely and accurately, including repetitive tasks; mental dexterity and good eye-hand coordination.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, inventory control, storage, merchandising, and shipping and receiving procedures.
• Availability to work nights; weekends and holidays may be required. Scheduled hours vary.
• Ability to cover various positions throughout the store.
• Knowledge and ability to implement emergency procedures in the event of equipment or computer software malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Grocery Manager in directing grocery department operations, including supervising and training night crew personnel.
• Supervise and participate in night crew activities to support sales, earnings, and customer satisfaction.
• Report incidents requiring discipline to the Grocery Manager and Store Director, and communicate with them about night crew activities.
• Train and supervise associates in night crew activities, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise the total store during the night crew shift as directed by the Store Director.
• Maintain product quality by rotating, stocking, and facing products; discarding out-of-code and spoiled products; maintaining the backroom; and cleaning and dusting shelves.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, storing, stocking, inventory control, and building displays.
• Assist the Grocery Manager in planning regular and seasonal merchandise requirements and special sales needs.
• Verify orders against invoices, audit product case contents, and complete forms and reports accurately to support cost, quality, and inventory control.
• Implement company and division operating and merchandising policies and practices, control shrink, prevent damage and sale of unsafe or out-of-code products, and assist with reclamation.
• Promote enthusiastic customer awareness and fast, friendly, courteous service, and maintain positive vendor relations.
• Implement company loss prevention and security policies after hours.
• Perform job duties accurately, safely, and with honesty and integrity; perform other duties as assigned and necessary.
• Follow company policies, including grooming standards and dress code, and maintain regular attendance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Sick pay accrued based on hours worked
• PTO or vacation pay accrued based on hours worked, or Flexible Time Off
• Paid holidays (8–9 days annually; the role-specific statement specifies 9 days annually)
• Bereavement pay
• Retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility
• May be eligible for a quarterly bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed