Stock Crew Mgr FT

vallartasupermarkets; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Free life and AD&D insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Paid sick time

Holiday premium pay

Scholarship opportunities

Savings marketplace & credit union

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Whittier, CA, is seeking a Stock Crew Manager to oversee stockers in the Grocery Department, ensuring merchandising standards, inventory accuracy, and adherence to policies. You will support the Grocery Manager in achieving sales, gross profit, and labor goals while upholding Vallarta’s values.

The role requires grocery and management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of grocery experience and 1 year of management experience.
• Knowledge of grocery operations, vendors, schematics, and merchandising.
• Ability to operate dollies, box cutters, pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency (interactive ordering systems, Word, Outlook).
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Basic understanding of Spanish language is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to transfer to other store locations within commuting distance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and team members, modeling extraordinary service with Vallarta’s six steps of customer care.
• Achieve and maintain company goals for merchandising, orders, gross profits, inventory, and displays.
• Follow planograms for displays and ensure timely set-up of promotional endcaps and side stacks.
• Oversee quarterly physical inventories and accurate reporting of shortages, damages, and spoils.
• Control department expenses, shrink, and pilferage losses.
• Delegate and supervise personnel on tasks, safety, behavior, and customer service.
• Ensure merchandise is handled with care and rotated to prevent spoilage.
• Order products, review invoices, and ensure discrepancies are reported promptly.
• Stock merchandise in correct locations and maintains schematic integrity.
• Supervise the safe unloading, transport, and stocking of merchandise.
• Train and mentor stockers on company policies, safety, and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal safety and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department.
• Enforce company policies, meal/rest breaks, and team member accountability.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grocery experience

Management experience

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

Spanish a plus

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Dollies

Box cutters

Job description

PAYSCALE: $21.79- $25.40

Join the Vallarta Supermarkets Family!

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 Stock Crew Manager oversees the performance, quality, and productivity of stockers in the Grocery Department. This role ensures that merchandising standards, price integrity, inventory accuracy, and company policies are consistently followed. The Stock Crew Manager supports the Grocery Manager in achieving sales, gross profit, and labor goals while promoting Vallarta’s core values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.

WhatYou’llDo

• Greet customers and team members, modeling extraordinary service with Vallarta’s six steps of customer care.

• Achieve andmaintaincompany goals for merchandising, orders, gross profits, inventory, and displays.

• Follow planograms for displays and ensuretimelyset-up of promotional endcaps and side stacks.

• Oversee quarterly physical inventories andaccuratereporting of shortages, damages, and spoils.

• Control department expenses,shrink, and pilferage losses.

• Delegate and supervise personnel on tasks, safety, behavior, and customer service.

• Ensure merchandise is handled with care and rotated to prevent spoilage.

• Order products, review invoices, and ensure discrepancies are reported promptly.

• Stock merchandise in correct locations andmaintainschematic integrity.

• Supervise the safe unloading, transport, and stocking of merchandise.

• Train and mentor stockers on company policies, safety, and customer service.

• Ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal safety and sanitation regulations.

• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department.

• Enforce company policies, meal/rest breaks, and team member accountability.

• Promote teamwork, communication, and professional growth.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk constantly (6–8 hours/day).

• Frequently bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach above/below shoulders.

• Frequent use of hands for grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.

• Lift and carry 11–25 lbs.frequentlyand up to 61 lbs. occasionally (longest distance: 25 feet).

• Operate manual pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment safely.

• Work in environments with exposure to dust, gas, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures/humidity.

• Ability to work graveyard hours asrequired.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• At least 1 year of grocery experience and 1 year of management experiencerequired.

• Knowledge of grocery operations, vendors, schematics, and merchandising.

• Ability tooperatedollies, box cutters, pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic computerproficiency(interactive ordering systems, Word, Outlook).

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

• Basic understanding of Spanish language is a plus but notrequired.

• Willingness to transfer to other store locations within commuting distance.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced supermarket retailsetting.

• Exposure toperishable and non-perishable grocery products.

• Team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Full-Time Team Members

• Health medical plan: $25/week, plus free dental & vision.

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Paid vacation.

• Access to legal services.

Part-Time & Full-Time Benefits

• Paid sick time.

• Premium pay for holidays.

• Scholarship opportunities.

• 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.