Front End Entry Level

Albertsons Companies; Fair Haven (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and more

Associate discounts

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Training and development

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is hiring a Front-End Team Member to help create a smooth checkout experience for customers, scan items, bag groceries, and answer questions. You’ll rotate tasks, stay organized, and keep the front end clean and running during fast-paced shifts.

This role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, basic math, and adaptability. We offer weekly pay, associate discounts, flexible schedules, and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process purchases, handle cash, cards, and digital payments.
• Assist customers at checkout with friendliness and accuracy.
• Bag groceries, collect carts, restock, and keep the checkout area clean.
• Maintain a smooth, organized front end and steady workflow.
• Follow store policies and checkout procedures; adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Customer Interaction

Transaction Handling

Attention to Detail

Basic Math

Org & Time Mgmt

Store Support

Problem Solving

Operational Awareness

Adaptability

Physical Endurance

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.