Front End Entry Level

Safeway; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Training & development

Health benefits

Job summary

Safeway in Gallup, NM is seeking a Front-End Team Member to help create a smooth checkout experience for customers. You’ll handle transactions, assist customers, and keep the front-end area organized and welcoming.

Daily duties include scanning items, bagging groceries, restocking, and answering questions with friendly service. This role suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and teamwork, with flexible scheduling required.

Qualifications

• Customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle transactions and basic math.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at checkout with friendly service.
• Process purchases and handle cash, card, and digital payments.
• Bag groceries, restock supplies, collect carts.
• Maintain clean, organized front-end area.
• Follow store policies and checkout procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

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.