Melissa 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.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Stocks shelves and refills displays.
• Loads, unloads, and moves heavy, bulky products; may unload trucks.
• Conditions shelves and products.
• Learns and applies product knowledge, with an eye for detail (e.g., rotation dates, shelf/label info) to help the department meet A+ Standards.
• Keeps the department clean and well‑organized (includes back room and shelves).
• Applies personal discipline to ensure compliance with and 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 with a team attitude; complies with and maintains productivity standards.
• Takes constructive feedback well and applies learning to future tasks.
• May coach or train other Stockers.
• Operates with a team mindset, often works cross‑functionally within the Store, and builds relationships across departments (e.g., Curbside).
• Learns and models customer service and hospitality with Customers and Store Partners.
• Assists customers in locating products and answering product questions.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

Age Requirement: 18+

• Experience stocking and in customer service (preferred).
• Experience working in a physically demanding job is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of SOPs and guidance related to emergency procedures, proper stocking, etc.
• Communication skills; reading and writing proficiency.
• Organization and time‑management skills.
• Customer service skills and a service‑oriented 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 with close attention to detail.
• Ability to apply personal discipline to SOPs and leader direction.
• Ability to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Education / Licenses / Certifications: 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. The following outlines typical physical demands by 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 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 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 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 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 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‑hour day. Partners must never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit; if an item is too heavy, it should be broken down or assistance requested. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.