Head Stocker

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Head Stocker is responsible for leading the stocking team to ensure shelves are consistently stocked, organized, and presentation-ready. This role plays a critical part in store operations by supporting inventory flow, maintaining backroom organization, and ensuring a smooth transition of product from delivery to the sales floor.

Location:

14999 PRESTON RD, DALLAS, TX 75254, US

Banner:
Tom Thumb

Union Status:
Non-Union

• Stocking Operations:
  • Oversee daily stocking activities to ensure shelves are fully stocked, faced, and properly organized
  • Prioritize workload based on delivery schedules, sales demand, and store needs
  • Ensure timely and accurate stocking of merchandise across all departments
  • Maintain clean, safe, and organized aisles, coolers, and backroom areas
• Inventory & Backroom Management:
  • Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying shipment accuracy
  • Organize backstock for easy access and efficient replenishment
  • Monitor out-of-stock items and communicate needs to department managers
  • Support inventory control practices to reduce shrink and improve accuracy
• Merchandising Support:
  • Ensure proper product rotation (FIFO) and code date compliance
  • Maintain accurate shelf tags, pricing, and signage alignment
  • Support display execution, seasonal sets, and promotional merchandising
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, train, and support stockers to ensure productivity and efficiency
  • Delegate tasks and monitor completion of daily assignments
  • Provide coaching and feedback to improve performance
  • Foster a positive, team-focused work environment
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines
  • Ensure safe handling of products, equipment, and lifting techniques
  • Maintain compliance with store policies and operational standards

• Previous stocking or grocery experience preferred
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to varying temperatures (sales floor, cooler, freezer, backroom)
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Shelf in-stock levels and overall store presentation
• Efficiency and accuracy of stocking operations
• Backroom organization and inventory flow
• Team productivity and morale
• Compliance with safety and company standards

Albertsons 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 other bases prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.