San Antonio 26 (IH35/FM 3009) 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 at H‑E‑B.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Stocking
  • Stocks shelves and refills displays.
  • Loads, unloads, and moves heavy, bulky products; may unload trucks.
  • Conditions shelves and products.
  • Applies product knowledge with attention to detail (e.g., rotation dates, shelf/label info) to help the department meet A+ Standards.
  • Keeps the department clean and well‑organized (including back room and shelves).
  • Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and leader direction.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and company regulations for food safety and sanitation.
  • Works efficiently with a team attitude and meets productivity standards.
  • Takes constructive feedback and applies learning to future tasks.
  • May coach or train other stockers.
• Customer Service
  • Operates with a team mindset, often working cross‑functionally within the store and building relationships across departments (e.g., Curbside).
  • 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+
• Work Experience: Experience stocking and in customer service (preferred); experience in a physically demanding job is a plus.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  • Understanding of SOPs and emergency procedures related to stocking.
  • Strong communication, reading, and writing skills.
  • Excellent organization and time‑management abilities.
  • Customer‑service mindset.
  • Ability to perform repetitive, physical tasks that sometimes include heavy lifting.
  • Ability to think on your feet and work with agility.
  • Team orientation to meet nightly goals.
  • Capability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks with close attention to detail.
  • Personal discipline to follow SOPs and leader direction.
  • Willingness to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Education: Not specified.
• 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 specific physical requirements vary by department:

• Grocery
  • Constantly reach at waist, grasp.
  • Frequently stand, walk, bend.
  • Occasionally reach overhead, at shoulder, at knee, at 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 ability to lift 50 lb and manage loads in excess of 100 lb.
• Drugstore
  • Constantly reach at waist, grasp.
  • Frequently stand, walk.
  • Occasionally reach overhead, at shoulder, at knee, at 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 ability to lift 66 lb and manage loads in excess of 50 lb.
• Dairy
  • Constantly reach at waist, grasp; constantly exposed to cold temperatures.
  • Frequently stand, walk, bend.
  • Occasionally reach overhead, at shoulder, at knee, at 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 ability to lift 86 lb and manage loads in excess of 100 lb.
• Frozen
  • Constantly reach at waist, grasp; constantly exposed to cold temperatures.
  • Frequently stand, walk.
  • Occasionally reach overhead, at shoulder, at knee, at 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 ability to lift 60 lb and manage loads in excess of 100 lb.
• General Merchandise
  • Constantly reach at waist, grasp.
  • Frequently stand, walk, bend.
  • Occasionally reach overhead, at shoulder, at knee, at 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 ability to lift 60 lb and manage loads in excess of 60 lb.

Measurements are 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 for individuals with disabilities.