Gonzales Grocery - Overnight Stocker - Part time
Job Summary
As a Night Stocker, you'll become part of a highly‑functioning team in the Grocery or Drug Store department, watching out for each other, working to meet common goals, and sharing that nighttime work lifestyle. Because you'll be stocking for a large footprint in the Store, you'll learn about multiple products and departments across the total Store. These learning opportunities will serve as a building block to many other jobs, and potentially, a career for you at H‑E‑B.
Responsibilities
- Stocks shelves, refills displays
- Loads, unloads, and moves heavy, bulky products; may unload trucks
- Conditions shelves and products
- Learns / applies product knowledge, with an eye for detail (e.g., rotation dates, shelf / label info, etc.) to help department meet A+ Standards
- Keeps department clean and well‑organized (includes back room and shelves, etc.)
- Applies personal discipline to ensure compliance with / execution of established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and leader direction
- Ensures federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product food safety and sanitation are met
- Works efficiently and with a team attitude; complies with / maintains productivity standards
- Takes constructive feedback well; applies learning to future tasks
- May coach / train other Stockers
- Operates with team mindset, not in a silo; often works cross‑functionally within the Store; builds relationships across departments (e.g., Curbside)
- Learns / models customer service and hospitality, with Customers and Store Partners
- Assists customers in locating product and answering product questions
Qualifications
- Age: 18+
- Experience stocking and in customer service (preferred)
- Experience working in a physically demanding job a plus
- Understanding of SOPs / guidance related to emergency procedures, proper stocking, etc.
- Communication skills; reading / writing skills
- Organization and time‑management skills
- Customer service skills; service mentality
- Ability to perform repetitive, physical tasks that sometimes include heavy lifting
- Ability to think on your feet and work with agility
- Ability to work as part of a team to meet nightly goals
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; close attention to detail
- Ability to apply personal discipline to SOPs and leader direction
- Ability to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Forklift / power jack training (provided upon hire)
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Work in a fast‑paced, demanding store environment, while paying close attention to detail. Perform the following, based on your department:
- Grocery: Constantly reach at waist, grasp; Frequently stand, walk, bend; Occasionally reach overhead, shoulder, knee, floor, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push/pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements; Occasionally be exposed to cold, loud noise, ambient temperatures, and wet conditions; Demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lb, and manage in excess of 100 lb.
- Drugstore: Constantly reach at waist, grasp; Frequently stand, walk; Occasionally reach overhead, shoulder, knee, floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push/pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements; Occasionally be exposed to loud noise, ambient temperatures, and wet conditions; Demonstrate the ability to lift 66 lb, and manage in excess of 50 lb.
- Dairy: Constantly reach at waist, grasp; Constantly exposed to cold temperatures; Frequently stand, walk, bend; Occasionally reach overhead, shoulder, knee, floor, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push/pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements; Occasionally be exposed to loud noise, ambient temperatures, and wet conditions; Demonstrate the ability to lift 86 lb, and manage in excess of 100 lb.
- Frozen: Constantly reach at waist, grasp; Constantly exposed to cold temperatures; Frequently stand, walk; Occasionally reach overhead, shoulder, knee, floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, push/pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements; Occasionally be exposed to loud noise, ambient temperatures, and wet conditions; Demonstrate the ability to lift 60 lb, and manage in excess of 100 lb.
- General Merchandise: Constantly reach at waist, grasp; Frequently stand, walk, bend; Occasionally reach overhead, shoulder, knee, floor, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, climb ladder, pivot, twist, push/pull with arms, pinch, perform fine motor movements; Occasionally be exposed to loud noise, ambient temperatures, and wet conditions; Demonstrate the ability to lift 60 lb, and manage in excess of 60 lb.
Measurements are generally defined as—Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8‑hour day; Frequently: 2.5‑5.5 hours per 8‑hour day; Occasionally: 0‑2.5 hours per 8