Receiver - Inventory Control Clerk

Shaw’s and Star Market; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Wage advancement access

Associate discounts

Flexible work schedules

Training and development

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Receiver / Inventory Control Clerk (ICC) to oversee DSD operations, ensure accurate receiving, and maintain stocked, organized backrooms. You will walk the store daily, scan DSD items, and partner with various teams to resolve stock issues and support promotions.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced store environment with a focus on inventory accuracy and customer readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience with receiving, tracking, and reconciling inventory in retail or grocery.
• Basic computer skills including email, Excel, and store portals/inventory systems.
• Ability to monitor damaged/expired/salvageable merchandise and process returns for credit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Direct Store Delivery (DSD) operations and ensure accurate receiving and stocking.
• Walk the store daily to scan DSD items and identify stock issues.
• Collaborate with order writers, night crew, merchandisers, and backroom staff to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support inventory and promotional execution by communicating with Store Director.

Skills

Inventory management

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Physical capability

Customer service orientation

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.

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.