Grocery Day Stocker PT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D保险.

401(k) Retirement Plan.

Paid vacation.

Access to legal services.

Premium pay for holidays.

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals to join our grocery team as Day Stockers. You will stock, rotate, and prepare customer orders for curbside pickup, ensuring freshness and quality while upholding safety standards.

Ideal candidates are able to work in a fast-paced environment, greet customers, and communicate substitutions effectively. This full-time role offers growth opportunities and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Friendly, courteous personality with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn grocery products and store layout.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Smile and greet customers and team members; deliver extraordinary service using Vallarta’s six steps.
• Model Vallarta’s Core Values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.
• Select, scan, and pack customer orders from all temperature zones with accuracy and care.
• Contact customers regarding substitutions and ensure orders meet freshness and quality standards.
• Bag groceries according to Vallarta procedures and deliver to customer vehicles.
• Transport, stock, and rotate grocery products; pull out-of-code or distressed merchandise.
• Notify supervisors of inventory levels to minimize out-of-stocks/overstocks.
• Handle merchandise carefully to minimize damage and shrink.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Comply with food safety, health code, and sanitation practices.
• Follow company policies and safety standards; report unsafe acts or conditions immediately.
• Support inventory, price marking, and department housekeeping.
• Foster teamwork, support training, and assist coworkers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Basic computer knowledge

English proficiency

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Ladders

Box cutters

Job description

At Vallarta Supermarkets,we’remore than just a grocerystore,we’rea vibrant part of the communities we serve.We’reseekingfriendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. Ifyou’repassionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile,we’dlove to meet you!

About the Role

The Grocery Day Stocker is responsible for transporting, stocking, and displaying grocery merchandise, as well as accurately selecting and preparing customer orders for curbside pickup.This roleensuresproducts are fresh, rotated, and well-presented whilemaintainingVallarta’s standards for safety, sanitation, and customer service.

What You’ll Do

• Smile and greet customers and team members; deliver extraordinary service using Vallarta’s six steps.
• Model Vallarta’s Core Values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.
• Select, scan, and pack customer orders from all temperature zones with accuracy and care.
• Contact customersregardingsubstitutions and ensure orders meetfreshnessand quality standards.
• Bag groceries according to Vallarta procedures and deliver to customer vehicles.
• Transport, stock, and rotate grocery products; pull out-of-code or distressed merchandise.
• Maintain merchandise on shelves, in designated storage areas, and store displays.
• Notify supervisors of inventory levels to minimize out-of-stocks/overstocks.
• Handle merchandise carefully to minimize damage and shrink.
• Safely unload merchandise and transport using dollies, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Report discrepancies, damaged items, or quality issues to management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Comply withfood safety, health code, and sanitation practices.
• Follow company policies and safetystandards;report unsafe acts or conditionsimmediately.
• Support inventory, price marking, and department housekeeping.
• Foster teamwork, support training, andassistcoworkers as needed.
• Performadditionalduties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk constantly (6–8+ hours/day).
• Frequently bend neck/waist, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.
• Frequent use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Heaviest itemrequiredto carry: 61 lbs., up to 12 feet.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other moving equipment safely.
• Work near equipment/machinery; exposure to dust, gas, fumes, temperature, and humidity changes.
• Work on uneven groundoccasionally.
• May berequiredto perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items).

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, courteous personality with strong customer service skills.
• Ability tolearngrocery products and store layout.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability tooperatedollies, pallet jacks, ladders, and box cutters safely.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations related to stocking and transactions.
• Must be able to work in extreme cold temperatures for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced grocery setting with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure toperishable products, cold storage, dust, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

Explore Exciting Job Opportunities

We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whetheryou’reseekingpart-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth.