Grocery Stocker

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact. Here’s what sets us apart: Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage. Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life. Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to. Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most. Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth. Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun. When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins. Job Summary: Maintains product levels and quality control in grocery department. Ensures products are displayed in accordance with Company standards and all regulatory food safety practices. Promotes customer service and sales building practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains full stock conditions on grocery display racks and shelves. Operates pallet jack to unload product from warehouse trucks and reloads trucks with return items (partners 18yrs.+). Ensures dated product is stocked, rotated, or discarded properly if unsold. Inspects product for quality and maintains quality control and food safety standards. Collects empty cardboard boxes and other trash and places into bailer (partners 18yrs.+). Assists fellow partners and customers by responding to price check questions and exchanging and/or locating product. Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives. Provides friendly and customer service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and responding to customer complaints. Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures. Complies with all Company policies and procedures. Takes precautionary safety measures when using equipment and work tools. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to operate manual or electric pallet jack (partners 18yrs.+). Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment. Ability to handle objects gently to avoid damage to items, people, vehicles, and property. Ability to safely work with sharp objects such as knives, box cutters, etc. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment. Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes. Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays. Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible. Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor. Education, Experience and Qualifications: Minimum of 16 years of age required. Minimum of 18 years of age required to operate equipment. Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy. Typically involves on-the-job training. Physical Demands: Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus. Continuously required to stand or walk. Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling. Continuously required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 40 lbs. Continuously required to bend, kneel or squat. Frequently required to talk and hear. Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 75 lbs. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop or crawl. Occasionally exposed to outside temperatures and weather. Attendance at work is required. Work Context and Environment: Work is generally performed in a retail store. Occasionally exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather). Occasionally exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions. Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents. Quiet to moderate noise level. Ready to find your place? BGC is “A Career Where You Belong.” Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law. Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) Brookshire Grocery Company is a regional, family-owned retail grocery business employing over 17,000 partners across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. With more than over 215 retail grocery stores, along with three distribution centers and corporate offices, BGC is more than just a grocery company—it’s a connected network of partners working together. At BGC, we believe in collaboration, shared goals, and mutual success. Your voice matters here, and we actively seek feedback to ensure BGC is a place where you can thrive, grow, and feel valued. Our culture values personal growth, recognition, and belonging: Growth Opportunities: We invest in you through professional development programs, mentoring, and job opportunities. Recognition: We celebrate your achievements and value your contributions to our shared success. Belonging: Our core values emphasize teamwork and creating a supportive, inclusive environment. What Sets Us Apart? As a family-owned company rooted in Christian values, BGC puts people first. Whether it’s through our commitment to supporting local efforts in the communities we serve or fostering a positive workplace, we are dedicated to making a difference. If you’re looking for a place to build your future, and make an impact, Brookshire Grocery Company is the place for you. Join us and be part of something greater—your growth, your impact, your future with BGC.

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