Online Order Picker Position in Alpharetta | Hiring
Your Next Step in Alpharetta
Job Title: Online Order Picker Employer: Albertsons (Hiring in Alpharetta) Location: Alpharetta, GA Status: New Alpharetta listing (actively interviewing). Career Level: Junior / Trainee.
Pay: $16-$19/Hour (approx. $37.4k/Year) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Position Scope
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Alpharetta location.
- This Alpharetta-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Albertsons team in Alpharetta, GA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Alpharetta, a key hub for the Retail Fulfillment industry.
Be the Hands Behind the Digital Cart
About Albertsons
Albertsons relies on a dedicated team of digital fulfillment experts to pick, pack, and stage groceries for our busy customers. The Online Order Picker is the fast-moving associate who navigates the aisles with precision, ensuring that the digital shopping cart matches the physical bags perfectly. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Albertsons, you are joining an agile team that operates at the cutting edge of modern grocery logistics.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking detail-oriented, energetic individuals to join our e-commerce fulfillment team. As an Online Order Picker, your entire shift will be spent on the move, utilizing smart routing software to pull grocery items for multiple orders simultaneously. You will serve as the quality control expert, delivering the signature freshness that sets us apart in the grocery retail industry. This is an active, physical role where your ability to make smart product substitutions is highly valued.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Batch Picking: Navigate the store pushing a specialized picking cart, scanning and selecting items for up to 6 different online orders at once.
- Smart Substitutions: Utilize critical thinking to select appropriate substitute items (e.g., a different brand of organic milk) when the requested item is out of stock, messaging the customer for approval.
- Perishable Selection: Hand-pick the freshest produce, checking for bruises or blemishes, and ensuring cold-chain items are picked last to preserve temperature.
- Staging & Logistics: Pack bags logically (separating chemicals from food) and stage them in the appropriate temperature-controlled holding zones.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your speed and attention to detail are met with excellent rewards:
- Salary: Competitive starting pay of $16.50 to $19.50 per hour.
- 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.
- No prior fulfillment or grocery experience required—we provide complete systems training.
- Must possess an incredibly sharp eye for detail, a strong sense of urgency, and excellent critical thinking skills for substitutions.
- Ability to walk for the majority of an 8-hour shift, bend frequently, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Online Order Picker Position in Alpharetta | Hiring position pay at Albertsons?
This role offers a pay range of $16 - $19. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Alpharetta.
Where is this Online Order Picker Position in Alpharetta | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Alpharetta, GA. Albertsons has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Alpharetta.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. Albertsons provides free, paid on-site training and certification for all powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Online Order Picker Position in Alpharetta | Hiring job?
No prior experience is required. Albertsons provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Albertsons offer for this position?
Albertsons provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Albertsons provide training for new hires?
Yes, Albertsons provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
