Grocery Inventory Specialist

St. Michaels Market; Saint Michaels (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store is seeking a Grocery Inventory Specialist to ensure shelves are stocked and organized, enhancing customer shopping experience. Responsibilities include unloading deliveries, maintaining inventory accuracy, and following freshness guidelines. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and the ability to lift moderate weights in a fast-paced retail environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the shift.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous retail or grocery stock experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Unload, sort, and stock products onto shelves and displays.
• Ensure items are correctly priced, faced, and labeled.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of stockroom and shelves.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job Summary:

The Grocery Inventory Specialist is responsible for keeping store shelves stocked, organized, and clean to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers. This role includes unloading deliveries, stocking merchandise, rotating products for freshness, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Unload, sort, and stock products onto shelves, displays, and storage areas.

Ensure items are correctly priced, faced, and labeled according to store standards.

Rotate products according to FIFO (first-in, first-out) guidelines to maintain freshness.

Replenish shelves and displays throughout the day as needed.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stockroom, aisles, and shelves.

Safely use equipment such as pallet jacks, ladders, and box cutters.

Check for damaged, expired, or missing items and report discrepancies.

Assist customers in locating products when needed.

Support other departments and perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the shift.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Previous retail or grocery stock experience is a plus but not required.

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Work Environment:

Fast-paced retail setting.

Exposure to varying temperatures (e.g., walk-in coolers or freezers).

Physical demands include lifting, carrying, and repetitive motions.