Front End- Closing Clerk

Safeway; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career development

Health and welfare benefits (eligible)

Job summary

Safeway in Fairbanks, Alaska is seeking a Front-End Team Member to ensure a smooth checkout experience for customers. You’ll handle transactions, assist with bagging, restocking, and maintain a clean, efficient front-end area throughout the shift.

The role requires basic math and communication skills, a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and prior customer service experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ (or 18+ depending on local/state rules).
• Completion of company cashier/front-end training on hire.
• Basic math and communication skills required.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions accurately for customers.
• Assist with bagging, cart retrieval, stocking, and front-end upkeep.
• Maintain a clean, organized checkout area and smooth customer flow.
• Respond to customer questions and resolve simple issues.
• Follow store policies and checkout procedures.
• Balance registers and manage cash handling as needed.

Skills

Customer Interaction Skills

Transaction Handling

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Organization & Time Management

Store Support Awareness

Problem Awareness

Operational Awareness

Adaptability

Physical Capability

Education

Cashier/front-end training

Job description

A Day In The Life

As a Front-End Team Member, your day is centered around creating a smooth and positive checkout experience for customers. You’re often the final stop before customers head home, helping complete their purchase accurately while keeping interactions friendly and efficient. Whether scanning items, bagging groceries, or answering questions, your role helps ensure each visit ends on a strong note.

Another part of the role is keeping the front end organized, clean, and running consistently throughout the day. You’ll rotate between tasks like handling transactions, collecting carts, restocking supplies, and maintaining the checkout area. With a steady flow of customers and changing priorities, the work stays active, making it a good fit for someone who enjoys variety and staying engaged in a fast‑paced environment.

What You Bring To The Table

• Customer Interaction Skills: Friendly, clear communication during checkout and customer assistance
• Transaction Handling: Processing purchases accurately, including cash, card, and digital payments
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in scanning, pricing, produce codes, and order completion
• Basic Math Skills: Handling cash transactions, counting change, and balancing registers
• Organization & Time Management: Managing multiple tasks while maintaining steady workflow
• Store Support Awareness: Assisting with bagging, cart retrieval, stocking, and general front‑end upkeep
• Problem Awareness: Recognizing and addressing pricing, transaction, or customer service questions
• Operational Awareness: Following company policies, register procedures, and checkout processes
• Adaptability: Comfort managing changing tasks and customer flow throughout the shift
• Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working indoors and outdoors as needed

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older (or 18 years of age or older, depending on local/state requirements)
• Completion of company cashier or front-end training upon hire
• Basic math and communication skills required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Prior customer service experience preferred but not required

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
• 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.