Inventory Control Clerk-LaPlata

Safeway; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive wages

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Health benefits (medical, dental)

401k plan

Job summary

Safeway is seeking a Receiver / Inventory Control Clerk (ICC) to oversee Direct Store Delivery operations, ensuring items are received, counted, and stocked accurately.

You will walk the store daily to scan items, spot shortages or overages, and work with writers, night crew, merchandisers, and the File Maintenance Clerk to maintain inventory integrity and promotional execution. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with receiving, tracking, and reconciling inventory in a retail or grocery setting.
• Basic computer skills including email and Excel; familiarity with store portals or inventory systems.
• Ability to monitor damaged, expired, or salvageable merchandise and process returns for credit.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain backroom cleanliness and security.
• Proven problem solving and independent decision making for inventory and deliveries.
• Effective communication with vendors, drivers, store management, and associates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DSD operations to ensure merchandise is received, accounted for, and stocked.
• Walk the store daily to scan DSD items and identify out-of-stock or overstock conditions.
• Collaborate with order writers, night crew, merchandisers, and File Maintenance Clerk.
• Communicate regularly with the Store Director to support inventory accuracy and promotional execution.
• Monitor donations and manage grocery and non-perishable inventories.
• Maintain a secure, clean, and organized backroom and receiving areas.

Skills

Inventory management

Email & Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Physical capability 5–50 lbs

Customer service

Tools

Excel

Job description

A Day In The Life

As a Receiver / Inventory Control Clerk (ICC), you’ll be overseeing all Direct Store Delivery (DSD) operations, ensuring merchandise is accurately received, accounted for, and stocked. You’ll walk the store daily to scan DSD items, identify out-of-stock or overstock conditions, and partner closely with order writers, night crew, merchandisers, and the File Maintenance Clerk. You’ll also communicate regularly with the Store Director to support inventory accuracy and promotional execution. Your role includes monitoring donations, managing grocery and non-perishable inventories, and maintaining a secure, clean, and organized backroom environment. If you’re detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role offers a great opportunity to contribute meaningfully to store operations.

A Day In The Life

As a Receiver / Inventory Control Clerk (ICC), you’ll be overseeing all Direct Store Delivery (DSD) operations, ensuring merchandise is accurately received, accounted for, and stocked. You’ll walk the store daily to scan DSD items, identify out-of-stock or overstock conditions, and partner closely with order writers, night crew, merchandisers, and the File Maintenance Clerk. You’ll also communicate regularly with the Store Director to support inventory accuracy and promotional execution. Your role includes monitoring donations, managing grocery and non-perishable inventories, and maintaining a secure, clean, and organized backroom environment. If you’re detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role offers a great opportunity to contribute meaningfully to store operations.

What You Bring To The Table

• Inventory Management Skills: Experience with receiving, tracking, and reconciling inventory, especially in a retail or grocery environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills including email, Excel, and familiarity with store portals or inventory systems.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to monitor damaged, expired, or salvageable merchandise and process returns for credit accurately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to maintain cleanliness, security, and order in the backroom and receiving areas.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Capable of making decisions independently and resolving issues related to inventory and deliveries.
• Communication Skills: Effective interaction with vendors, delivery drivers, store management, and fellow associates.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift/carry 5–50 lbs., push/pull 10–50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Customer Service Orientation: Commitment to upholding a positive customer experience through accurate inventory and store readiness.

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
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• 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.