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Stock Clerk
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Waltham, MA, 02452
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 25 December 2025
Overview
To stock merchandise on shelves and displays throughout the department in a careful, clean, neat and expedient manner; ensuring that all product is fresh, rotated and well stocked for our customers while maintaining great customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 16 years of age; (18 to use compactor)
- Complete training in the grocery operation.
- Ability to prioritize work load and have sense of urgency.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work a scheduled based on the business needs of the store location.
- Authorized to work within the U.S.
Responsibilities
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company.
- Greet assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
- Commit to the “Golden Rule” and work with other associates to build a strong grocery team.
- Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by managing in a style that is Respectful, Supportive and Totally Team Oriented (RSTO).
- Receive and unload deliveries, check for accuracy, and store product in designated area.
- Keep all grocery products in display cases, coolers and freezers rotated in accordance with company policy and product code dates and always make use of the oldest products first (first in, first out).
- Clean shelves as they are restocked, fill and build displays, and make sure these are blocked and straightened.
- Help to keep the department merchandised in accordance with the needs of the community.
- Return all overstock to stockroom in an organized manner.
- Perform price changes when necessary.
- Notify grocery manager of potential shrink problems (damaged or missing merchandise), out-of-stock items on shelf, potential security problems, and customer requests/complaints.
- Practice the “Cleaner’s Creed” and proper sanitation procedures.
- Monitor cooler and display area temperatures to ensure product quality; report refrigeration failure immediately.
- Keep sales and work area swept clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; report hazards to management.
- Exercise proper safety practices when lifting or moving product or using equipment and tools.
Secondary Job Functions:
- Assisting the front end with bagging at busy times.
- Present favorable impression in dress, personal hygiene and business attitude.
- Properly dispose of trash.
- Successful completion of the onboarding/e-learnings and checklist within 30 days of hire/entering the department.
- Other duties assigned by management.
Physical Demands: (per work day)
The physical demands and safety risk factors of the job listed below may occur during each work shift and are listed according to their frequency.
Physical Demands
Frequency
Sitting, pulling up to 500 lbs, climbing up to 8 feet, and smelling.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Walking on title or concrete, carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing up to 500 lbs, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, couching, handling, fingering, feeling, crawling, and talking.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Standing on title or concrete, reaching at waist or overhead, seeing and hearing.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Safety Risk Factors
Frequency
Loud noise, slipper or cluttered floor, contact with sharp objects and skin irritants, toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet) nuisance dust, fumes, and sprays, and hazardous cleaning solutions.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Twisting of back and neck and hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts).
34-66% (F) Frequently
Machines, tools, and equipment utilized:
Pallets, pallet jacks, power jack, u-boats, transport dollies, pricing gun, case cutter, trash compactor, display dividers, approved cleaning supplies
Repetitive Action:
Continuous movement of entire body.
Working Conditions: Working environment is inside and outside, and may include exposure to cold temperatures.
Hiring Range: In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. At Roche Bros., we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The hiring range for this position is $15.00 - $17.90 per hour.
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Frequently asked questions
Working as a Stock Clerk in Waltham involves frequent lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, and moving merchandise efficiently. The role requires stamina to handle walking on concrete floors and managing equipment, with safety precautions due to occasional exposure to loud noise and sharp objects commonly found in grocery environments.
While formal certifications aren't mandatory for Stock Clerks in Massachusetts grocery stores, employers value completion of specialized training in grocery operations, strong communication in English, and ability to follow safety protocols. Familiarity with inventory rotation and sanitation practices is highly regarded locally.
Stock Clerks can progress by developing expertise in inventory management, moving into supervisory roles such as Clerk Manager or Operations Clerk. Building skills in team coordination and customer service opens pathways to specialized positions within retail or warehouse settings.
Stock Clerks focus heavily on inventory control, merchandise rotation, and maintaining stockroom organization. Unlike Retail Clerks, they handle unloading deliveries, pricing updates, and refrigeration monitoring to ensure product quality, combining customer service with operational tasks.
At Roche Bros., Stock Clerks are encouraged to embody the 'golden rule' by collaborating respectfully and supporting team morale. They play a key role in customer interactions through prompt assistance and maintaining well-presented merchandise, enhancing both team spirit and shopper satisfaction.
Roche Bros. emphasizes rigorous adherence to safety practices, including proper lifting techniques and handling equipment like pallet jacks. Stock Clerks also follow the 'cleaner's creed,' ensuring shelves and displays meet sanitation standards, which safeguards product quality and workplace safety.
In Waltham, Stock Clerks at Roche Bros. earn between $15.00 and $17.90 per hour, aligning well with regional averages for grocery stocking jobs. This range reflects factors such as experience, qualifications, and local labor market conditions, providing fair compensation in the retail sector.
Busy periods demand quick restocking, managing heavy merchandise, and assisting customers simultaneously. Navigating cluttered aisles and maintaining safety while using equipment like pallet jacks requires focus and teamwork, especially given the physical nature of the role in a fast-paced grocery environment.
Waltham's grocery sector shows steady demand for Stock Clerks, driven by local retail growth and community needs. Applicants should anticipate moderate competition, with a focus on reliability, ability to handle physical tasks, and willingness to work flexible schedules tailored to store operations.
Key skills include efficient inventory management, strong communication, attention to detail for product freshness, and physical endurance. Familiarity with safety procedures and equipment operation is crucial to meet the dynamic and safety-sensitive demands of grocery stock roles in this area.