Dairy Supervisor

Dairy Supervisor 

Job Description

Reports To: Grocery Manager

Position Type: Hourly

Location: Retail Store

Department: Grocery

Date: February 2024

 

About the Intermountain Division  

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment 

where the different strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and 

valued.  Bring your energy and unique perspective to the Intermountain Division and you 

will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You will be part of a 

team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented 

colleagues, many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and 

making a difference in our communities.   

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market 

it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing 

plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company 

is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, 

Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s, Star Market, Super 

Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos. 

 

PURPOSE: 

As a primary contact for customers, the Dairy Supervisor provides friendly, courteous, and helpful 

service. The Dairy Supervisor places individual items on shelves in specific location and faces 

merchandise. Opens cases of merchandise using a company approved box cutter. Faces items to be 

consistent with Division standards. Dusts and washes shelves as needed. Checks temperature in cold 

cases, and coolers as needed. Maintain all aisles with a clear walkway. Bales cardboard and cleans floor. 

May occasional function as cashier/checker. May complete orders or maintain inventory with handheld 

ordering device. 

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists the Grocery Manager in directing the operation of the Dairy department, including 

supervising and training personnel. Maintains the quality condition of all dairy grocery products, 

stocks, rotates and faces products, discards out of code and spoiled products and maintains 

backroom. Cleans and maintains shelves.

• Assists in ordering, receiving, storing, stocking, inventory control, and building displays.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (continued)

• Encourages and maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis 

on safe, friendly, and courteous service. Engages in suggestive selling and other sales 

techniques.

• Assists the Grocery Manager in planning, organizing regular and seasonal merchandise 

requirements and special sales needs.

• Rotates and faces product; processes and discards outdated and spoiled products. Cleans and 

dusts shelves

• Orders dairy merchandise

• Trains, teaches and coaches dairy stocking and conditioning standards

• Assists with the “dry grocery” order writing

• Assists with grocery stocking and conditioning

• Works on new items

• Assists with the reclamation process

• Manages backroom inventory, conditions and standards

• Assists with grocery department merchandising and building displays.

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory, and mental abilities normally 

associated with performing the essential functions of this position**: 

• Ability to follow company customer service procedures. 

• Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience. 

• Successful completion of all company training courses. 

• Ability to interact professionally with customers, co-workers, and supervisor. 

• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English. 

• Ability to understand and follow instructions. 

• Ability to use the cash register and self-check-out registers as required. 

• Basic math skills to calculate prices and make change. 

• Ability to handle all forms of tender. 

• Knowledge of products, product pricing and store layout. 

• Ability to memorize procedures and look up PLU codes. 

• Ability to make quality decisions and work independently when necessary. 

• Ability to multitask while working under stress and time constraints. 

• Ability to complete tasks assigned in expected time frame. 

• Must be 18 years old and be able to operate bailer and electrical equipment. 

• Reports to work in proper uniform per company policy. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this 

position:** 

Seldom: 1-2 hours, Occasional: 3-4 hours, Frequent: 5-6 hours, Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8-

hour workday.) 

• Lift/Carry: Frequent (lift/carry 5-60lbs.) 

• Push/Pull: Seldom, push/pull 10-50 lbs. cases 

• Squat/Kneel: Occasional 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (continued)

• Bend/Stoop: Occasional 

• Twist/Turn: Occasional 

• Stand/Walk: Continuous 

• Grip/Grasp: Frequent 

• Reach: Continuous 

 

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US:

Albertsons Safeway has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices 

remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy 

offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each 

and every day. 

We provide a variety of benefits including: 

• Great pay 

• Flexible schedule 

• Training 

• Opportunities for career development 

• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees 

• Leisure time activity discounts 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to 

outdoor environment with varying temperatures

Frequent exposure to temperature of 35˚ Fahrenheit while handling product in a cold case, 28˚ Fahrenheit 

in a cooler and -20˚ Fahrenheit in a freezer.

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and 

responsibilities in addition to those listed above.

 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being 

performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an 

exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

** The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations 

under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this 

commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the 

requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate 

in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without 

imposing an undue hardship.