Grocery Clerk

Safeway; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Employee discounts

Training and development

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Retail Sales and Store Support team member for Safeway in Brookline, MA. The role focuses on keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop, helping customers, locating products, and maintaining a welcoming environment.

The position involves stocking shelves, updating pricing and signage, and supporting across departments. The role suits someone who enjoys variety and a fast-paced environment and is able to stand, lift up to 60 lbs, and work flexible

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ years old (18+ depending on role)
• Experience in retail, stocking, or customer service preferred
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, balers, and box cutters after training
• Basic math and communication skills required
• Read, write, and follow instructions in English
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Compliance with safety, sanitation, and dress standards

Responsibilities

• Keep the store clean, organized, and easy to shop.
• Restock shelves and maintain display standards throughout the day.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and help locate products.
• Maintain backroom organization and support inventory processes.
• Move between departments and priorities to stay engaged in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Customer interaction

Stocking & merchandising

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Inventory awareness

Equipment use

Adaptability

Physical endurance

Job description

A Day In The Life

As a Retail Sales and Store Support team member, your day is focused on keeping the store clean, organized, and easy to shop. You help customers locate what they need, answer questions, and maintain a welcoming environment across different areas of the store. Whether restocking shelves, assisting with selections, or answering questions, your role helps customers move through their shopping experience with ease.

Another part of the role is keeping products available and displays in good condition throughout the day. You’ll stock shelves, rotate products, update pricing or signage, and maintain backroom organization. Between handling inventory, working across different departments, and maintaining store standards, the day 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: Clear, helpful communication when assisting customers and answering questions
• Stocking & Merchandising: Experience placing products on shelves, facing items, and maintaining display standards
• Product Knowledge: Familiarity with store layout, pricing, and general merchandise across departments
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in pricing, labeling, product rotation, and removing outdated items
• Organization & Time Management: Managing multiple tasks while maintaining clean, organized work areas
• Inventory Awareness: Monitoring product levels and assisting with restocking and ordering processes
• Equipment Use: Handling tools such as pallet jacks, box cutters, or handheld devices following safety guidelines
• Adaptability: Comfort moving between tasks, departments, and priorities throughout the shift
• Physical Capability: Comfort with standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 60 lbs., and working in varying environments including backroom and outdoor areas

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older (18 years of age or older, depending on role requirements)
• Prior retail, stocking, or customer service experience preferred
• Ability to operate equipment such as pallet jacks, balers, and box cutters following training and safety guidelines
• Basic math and communication skills required
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Compliance with company policies including safety, sanitation, and dress standards

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.