Part-Time Inventory Control Specialist at Albertsons – Holyoke

Part-Time Work in Holyoke

Snapshot

• Location: Holyoke, MA
• Part-Time Job in Holyoke: Inventory Control Specialist
• Employer: Albertsons (Hiring for part-time roles in Holyoke)
• Experience: Entry-level friendly, with training in Holyoke.
• This part-time role in Holyoke is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Albertsons part-time team in Holyoke, MA is growing.
• Benefit from working part-time in Holyoke, a key hub for the Retail Grocery industry.

Salary and Benefits

• Part-Time Salary: $17-$20/Hour (approx. $22.1k/Year)
• Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours.
• Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Holyoke.

Core Focus

• Core objectives involve your professional skills in a part-time capacity in Retail Grocery.

Master Grocery Logistics and Accuracy

About Albertsons

As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the country, Albertsons operates on massive inventory velocity. Our mission is to keep families fed with fresh, available products. The Inventory Control Specialist is the analytical mastermind dedicated to tracking every item in the store. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with Albertsons, you are joining an operations-focused team that thrives on accuracy and shrink reduction.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking detail-obsessed, highly analytical individuals to manage our store's inventory flow. As an Inventory Control Specialist, you will be trained to investigate stock discrepancies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure the backroom operates flawlessly. You will serve as the gatekeeper of our products, delivering the signature operational excellence that sets us apart in the grocery retail industry. This is a highly focused role perfect for those who love solving logistical puzzles.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Shrink Reduction: Investigate negative inventory balances and high-theft categories, working with management to adjust ordering algorithms and correct systemic counts.
• Vendor Receiving: Act as the primary receiver for Direct Store Delivery (DSD) vendors (e.g., soda, chips, bread), scanning in their invoices and auditing their deliveries.
• Damage & Defect Processing: Process all damaged goods, executing the proper reclamation or hazardous waste protocols to recoup costs and ensure safety.
• Backroom Management: Execute routine audits of the reserve storage bins, ensuring pallets are wrapped securely and excess freight is accounted for.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We ensure our logistical experts are rewarded for their dedication:

• Salary: Competitive starting pay of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour based on operational experience.
• Union Benefits: Access to comprehensive, union-negotiated benefits including pension plans and grievance protections (depending on store location).
• Exclusive Discounts: Employee discounts on Albertsons brand groceries and household essentials.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; prior experience in retail inventory, receiving, or logistics is a strong plus.
• Must possess an incredibly sharp eye for detail, basic computer literacy, and comfort using digital auditing tools.
• Ability to walk, bend, navigate the warehouse floor, and safely lift up to 50 pounds regularly.