Stocker FT

Vallarta-Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday premium pay

Savings marketplace

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA is seeking a Stocker to transport, stock, and display grocery merchandise, support eCommerce orders for curbside pickup, and help in dairy, deli, beer, and frozen departments. You’ll uphold freshness, accuracy, and Vallarta’s safety standards.

You’ll join a fast-paced, festive team that values excellent customer service and teamwork; candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand long hours, and work weekends or late shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Friendly, courteous personality and 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 to operate dollies, pallet jacks, ladders and box cutters safely.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Must be able to work in extreme cold temperatures for extended periods.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced grocery setting with direct customer interaction.
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• Must be flexible to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and graveyard shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with building and maintaining store 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 with food safety, health code, and sanitation practices.
• Follow company policies and safety standards; report unsafe acts or equipment immediately.
• Foster teamwork, support training, and assist other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Job description

Career Opportunities with Vallarta Supermarkets

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love 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 while maintaining Vallarta’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.


• Assist with building and maintaining store 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 with food safety, health code, and sanitation practices.


• Follow company policies and safety standards; report unsafe acts or equipment immediately.


• Foster teamwork, support training, and assist other 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. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.


• Heaviest item required to 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 ground occasionally.


• May be required to perform tasks at elevated levels (placing or retrieving items).


• May be required to work graveyard shifts.

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 to operate dollies, 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 to perishable 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.).

Explore Exciting Job Opportunities

We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whether you’re seeking part-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth.