Grocery Department Lead — Operations & Customer Champion

Safeway; Wickenburg (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway in Arizona is seeking a Grocery Department Associate to assist in operations, ordering, stocking and merchandising of groceries. You will work closely with store leadership to ensure efficient department performance and positive customer experiences.

Role supports the Grocery Manager and may serve as back-up cashier, while ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and company policies. This position requires reliability, teamwork, and a strong service mindset.

Qualifications

• Requires strong written and oral communication skills.
• Shows leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop people.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team member.
• Good understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage and train personnel, and supervise store operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Grocery Manager and Third Person in daily department operations.
• Order, receive, store, price, rotate, stock and merchandise groceries.
• Open and close the store; back-up cashier as needed.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and security policies.
• Address customer inquiries and resolve complaints.
• Direct and control store operations in absence of senior leadership.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

People management

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Safeway in Arizona is seeking a Grocery Department Associate to assist in operations, ordering, stocking and merchandising of groceries. You will work closely with store leadership to ensure efficient department performance and positive customer experiences.

Role supports the Grocery Manager and may serve as back-up cashier, while ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and company policies. This position requires reliability, teamwork, and a strong service mindset.