Dairy Lead

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Liberty Lake (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and welfare benefits for ellig/

Vacation / Paid Time Off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. in Liberty Lake, WA seeks a Dairy Department Lead Clerk to help keep the dairy section fresh, organized, and fully stocked. You will supervise staff, assist the Grocery Manager, and ensure safe, friendly service while driving sales.

This fast-paced role requires comfort in refrigerated spaces, attention to product dates, and proactive merchandising. If you bring energy, teamwork, and a customer-first mindset, you will thrive and contribute to a high-quality shopping

Qualifications

• Familiarity with food safety and freshness protocols and maintaining product quality.
• Ability to manage inventory, rotate stock, and ensure shelves are organized and full.
• Strong customer service mindset with clear communication skills.
• Attention to product dates, cleanliness, and display standards.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments while staying active.
• Willingness to collaborate with teammates and contribute to a positive store environment.
• Familiarity with basic computer systems for order tracking and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Dairy Department operations in collaboration with the Grocery Manager.
• Order, receive, store, stock, and manage inventory to minimize spoilage.
• Maintain fresh, clean, and fully stocked displays with tag accuracy.
• Provide friendly customer service and engage in suggestive selling.
• Train dairy staff and coach stocking and conditioning standards.
• Assist with backroom inventory, order writing for dry groceries.
• Support cashier duties as needed to ensure smooth checkout.

Skills

Product knowledge

Inventory management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Tools

Handheld inventory devices

Job description

A Day in the Life: Dairy lead

Position Purpose: Performs a large number of dairy responsibilities while working with and reporting to the Grocery Manager.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Assists the Grocery Manager in directing the operation of the Dairy Department, including supervising and training personnel.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, storing, stocking, inventory control, and building displays.
• Encourages and maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on safe, friendly, and courteous service. Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
• Assists the Grocery Manager in planning, organizing regular and seasonal merchandise requirements and special sales needs.
• Rotates and faces product. Cleans and dusts shelves. Processes and discards outdated and spoiled products. Prevents the sale of out of code product.
• Orders Dairy merchandise.
• Trains, teaches and coaches dairy stocking and conditioning standards.
• Assists with the "dry grocery" order writing.
• Assists with grocery stocking and conditioning.
• Works on new items.
• Assists with the reclamation process.
• Manages backroom inventory, conditions and standards.
• Assists with grocery department merchandising and building displays.
• May act as back up cashier.

As a Dairy Department Lead Clerk, you'll help ensure our dairy section is fresh, organized, and fully stocked for our customers. You'll rotate and shelve products, monitor freshness, maintain clean and visually appealing displays, and provide friendly assistance to shoppers. You'll also support inventory accuracy and assist with receiving and placing orders to keep the department running smoothly. This role is active and fast-paced, requiring comfort working in cooler environments and being on your feet throughout the day. If you bring positive energy, a steady approach, and a one-team spirit, you'll thrive in this environment and help deliver a consistently high-quality experience-one dairy item at a time.

What you bring to the table

• Product Knowledge & Freshness Standards : Familiarity of food safety and freshness protocols, with a focus on maintaining product quality.
• Inventory & Stocking Skills : Ability to manage inventory, rotate stock effectively, and ensure shelves are organized and full.
• Customer Service: Friendly, helpful attitude with the ability to assist customers and communicate clearly.
• Attention to Detail : Strong observational skills to monitor product dates, cleanliness, and display standards.
• Physical Stamina : Comfortable working in refrigerated environments and staying active throughout the shift.
• Team Collaboration : Willingness to partner with teammates and contribute to a positive store environment.
• Basic Technical Skills : Familiarity with handheld inventory devices and basic computer systems for order tracking and receiving.

Why you will choose us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We also provide a variety of benefits including

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.