Temporary Grocery Position

Safeway is looking for candidates to fill potential temporary roles in the event of a labor strike. If these roles are needed, shifts and hours will vary.

Job Overview:

At this time, we are creating a pool of interested candidates to work as temporary strike replacement workers. In the event of a labor strike, confirmed candidates will be extended an offer and hired into this temporary role that will remain active during the strike period only.

We are seeking reliable and customer-focused individuals to join our team as Temporary Grocery Store Associates if a labor strike occurs. In this role, you will help maintain store operations and ensure a positive shopping experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service

• Greet customers and assist with locating products.
• Operate cash registers and handle transactions accurately.
• Bag groceries and assist with carry-outs as needed.
• Address customer inquiries and escalate issues to supervisors.

Stocking & Merchandising

• Restock shelves and maintain product displays.
• Ensure items are properly labeled and priced.
• Rotate stock and remove expired or damaged items.
• Cleanliness & Safety
• Maintain cleanliness of aisles, restrooms, and common areas.
• Sanitize carts, baskets, and checkout stations.
• Follow all safety and hygiene protocols.

Departmental Support (as assigned)

• Assist in Produce, Deli, Bakery, Meat, or Dairy departments.
• Perform basic food prep, packaging, and stocking duties.

Experience and Qualifications*:

• Previous retail or grocery experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends.

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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Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include healthcare, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). This is an entry level position with advancement opportunity. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

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