Stocker FT

Vallarta Supermarkets; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay premium

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Carson, CA is seeking a friendly Stocker to transport, stock, and display groceries and assist in eCommerce orders for curbside pickup. You will help maintain freshness, presentation, and safety standards in a fast-paced, festive environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and flexibility to support multiple departments, with a focus on accuracy and care in handling merchandise.

Qualifications

• Friendly, courteous personality with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic computer knowledge and math for stocking and transactions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Transport, stock, and display grocery merchandise according to standards.
• Read and follow order notes; contact customers about substitutions if needed.
• Support eCommerce by packing customer orders for curbside pickup.
• Assist with building and maintaining store displays and signage.
• Follow safety and sanitation practices and participate in inventory counts.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Basic math

English literacy

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Ladders

Job description

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 Stocker is responsible for transporting, stocking, and displaying grocery merchandise, as well as assisting in departments such as beer, dairy, deli, frozen foods, and general merchandise when needed.Stockers also support eCommerce by selecting and preparing customer orders for curbside pickup. This role ensures product freshness, accuracy, and presentation whilemaintainingVallarta’s standards for safety, sanitation, and customer service.

What You’ll Do

• Smile and greet all customers and team members; deliver extraordinary service using Vallarta’s six steps.
• Practice and model Vallarta’s Core Values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.
• Transport, stock, and display grocery merchandise according to company standards.
• Select and pack eCommerce customer orders with accuracy and care, ensuring freshness and quality.
• Read and follow order notes; contact customers about substitutions if needed.
• Bag groceries per company procedures and deliver orders to vehicles.
• Assistwith building andmaintainingstore displays and signage.
• Rotate perishable merchandise and pull out-of-code products.
• Handle merchandise carefully to minimize damage and shrink.
• Support inventory, price marking, and physical inventory counts.
• Safely unload and transport products using dollies, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized shelves, stockrooms, and work areas.
• Comply withfood safety, health code, and sanitation practices.
• Follow company policies and safetystandards;report unsafe acts or equipmentimmediately.
• Foster teamwork, support training, andassistother departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk constantly (6–8+ hours/day).
• Frequently bend neck/waist, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.
• Frequent hand use for grasping, pulling, pushing, and fine manipulation.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.frequentlyand up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Heaviest itemrequiredto carry: 61 lbs., up to 25 feet.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other moving equipment safely.
• Work near equipment/machinery; exposure to dust, gas, fumes, temperature, and humidity changes.
• Work on uneven groundoccasionally.
• May berequiredto perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items).

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, courteous personality with strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of grocery products and store layout.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability tooperatedollies, pallet jacks, ladders, and box cutters safely.
• Ability to perform basic math for stocking and transactions.
• Must be able to work in extreme cold temperatures for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced grocery setting with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure toperishable products, cold storage, dust, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• Must be flexible to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and graveyard shifts.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

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.