Albertsons jobs include openings at Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, Randalls and the rest of the company’s 22 store banners. In 2026, Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with about 280,000 employees as of February 28, 2026.
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The company operated 2,244 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia, along with 1,713 in-store pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. About 62% of its associates work part-time, according to its annual report, and most openings are in store departments such as bakery, deli, produce and the front end.
Albertsons posts openings for all of its banners on one official careers site, where you can search by keyword, banner or location. Use the button below to see Albertsons jobs near you and apply there.
Why work at Albertsons
Long careers are common at Albertsons. During fiscal 2025, more than 56,000 associates marked at least 15 years of service and more than 43,000 passed 20 years, according to the company.
The company offers formal and informal training, including eLearning, in-person classes, on-the-job training and mentoring. It also runs an annual Associate Experience Survey and regular town halls where any employee can ask executives questions.
Most common Albertsons jobs
Store jobs dominate hiring at a company that says it serves about 36.5 million customers a week. On October 18, 2026, the Albertsons Companies careers site listed about 8,300 openings, and these job families had the most postings that day.
| Job family | Openings listed on October 18, 2026 | Example roles posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh (bakery, dairy, deli, meat, produce, floral) | 2,740 | Baker, cake decorator, deli clerk, fresh cut produce clerk |
| Front End | 2,044 | Front end entry level |
| Center Store (grocery, alcohol) | 1,467 | Night crew stocker |
| eCommerce Shopping | 718 | In-store shopper |
| Pharmacy Technician | 402 | Pharmacy technician |
| Retail Operations Support | 260 | Retail sales and store support |
The same search also showed in-store Starbucks barista jobs, pharmacist and pharmacy intern roles, and 52 fuel center openings. Supply chain jobs appeared too, such as a warehouse superintendent position in Melrose Park, Illinois.
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What Albertsons looks for in applicants
Requirements are listed in each posting and vary by banner, department and location. Entry-level front end and stocking jobs center on availability and customer service, while pharmacy roles require the certifications named in the posting.
Some postings are for overnight work, such as night crew stocker roles. Check the shift, the store address and any physical demands before you apply. Have these details ready when you fill in the application:
- Your recent work history, with employer names and dates
- The days and hours you can work each week
- A phone number and email address you check often
- Any pharmacy, food handling or equipment certifications
How to apply for Albertsons jobs step by step
- Open the Albertsons Companies careers site.
- Search by keyword, such as Safeway, deli or pharmacy, and by city or ZIP code.
- Open a posting and review the banner, store, shift and requirements.
- Create a candidate profile and submit your application.
- Check your email and phone for messages about interviews.
You can apply to more than one store at a time. Searching by ZIP code shows openings across every banner near you, which is useful in areas where two Albertsons brands operate close together.
Albertsons hiring process
Steps differ by role and banner, and the posting explains what to expect. For most store jobs the general path looks like this.
| Stage | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Online application | Profile, work history, availability and screening questions |
| Review | The store or recruiting team checks fit and availability |
| Interview | Arranged by the store if you are selected |
| Offer | Pay, schedule and start date for that store |
| Onboarding | Training through eLearning, classes and on-the-job training |
Albertsons benefits and labor agreements
Albertsons says its benefits vary by location, seniority and employment status. They include health care coverage, paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, associate assistance programs and a 401(k) retirement savings and investment plan.
About 190,000 associates were covered by collective bargaining agreements as of February 28, 2026. Many store employees therefore receive pay and benefits under a local contract, so ask which agreement applies to the store you are applying to.
Albertsons pay: what to expect
Albertsons does not publish a company-wide average or starting wage in its annual report. Pay depends on the banner, the local collective bargaining agreement, the department, the shift and your experience. Pharmacy and leadership roles come with their own requirements and pay terms, so compare like with like.
Ask the hiring team for the hourly rate and any scheduled increases before you accept an offer. Comparing postings from nearby banners also helps, since a Vons and a Pavilions in the same area can have different openings.
Where Albertsons has the most openings
Albertsons hiring is heaviest in the West, Texas and the Chicago area. These were the states with the most openings on October 18, 2026, with the banners you will see most often there.
| State | Openings | Main banners |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,253 | Safeway, Vons, Albertsons, Pavilions |
| Illinois | 1,063 | Jewel-Osco |
| Texas | 1,053 | Tom Thumb, Randalls, Albertsons, United Supermarkets, Market Street |
| Washington | 687 | Safeway, Albertsons, Haggen |
| Arizona | 611 | Safeway, Albertsons |
| Oregon | 469 | Safeway, Albertsons |
| Massachusetts | 352 | Shaw’s, Star Market |
Chicago, where Jewel-Osco is the main Albertsons banner, had 213 openings that day. Colorado, Idaho and Maryland followed with about 210 to 330 openings each.
Resume and interview tips for Albertsons applicants
For fresh departments, mention any experience with food preparation, baking or handling knives and slicers. For front end roles, customer service and cash handling count most. Restaurant or kitchen experience is also worth listing for deli and bakery openings, since the daily tasks overlap.
In the interview, give one or two concrete examples, such as helping a customer during a rush or keeping a work area clean. Knowing which banner you are applying to, and a little about that store, shows you did your homework.
Common mistakes when applying to Albertsons
Searching for one banner only is a frequent mistake. In Southern California, for example, Vons, Albertsons and Pavilions all post on the same site, and a nearby store may be hiring under a different name.
Another is skipping the shift details. Night crew and early-morning jobs suit some people well, but accepting a schedule you cannot keep is hard to undo. Read the hours in the posting and ask about weekend expectations during the interview.
How to spot fake Albertsons job offers
Albertsons Companies jobs for every banner are posted on its official careers site, which you reach from albertsonscompanies.com. Be careful with offers by text or social media that skip the application and interview.
Never pay to apply or to start a job, and do not share bank details before you have a real offer. If a listing seems off, look for the same job on the official site before you reply.
Albertsons jobs: frequently asked questions
Which stores are part of Albertsons Companies?
Its 22 banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen, Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s. All of them post jobs on the company’s careers site.
How many people work for Albertsons?
Albertsons employed about 280,000 associates as of February 28, 2026. They work across 2,244 stores, 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities, and about 62% of them are part-time.
What is the pay at Albertsons?
The company does not publish a single wage figure. Pay depends on the banner, local agreement, department and experience, so ask the hiring team before accepting.
Are Albertsons jobs union jobs?
Many are. About 190,000 associates were covered by collective bargaining agreements as of February 2026.
Does Albertsons hire pharmacy technicians?
Yes, it does. On October 18, 2026, the careers site listed 402 pharmacy technician openings.
How do I find Safeway or Vons jobs?
Search the Albertsons Companies careers site for the banner name and your city. Safeway and Vons jobs are posted there with all other banners.
Sources
- Albertsons Companies careers site (job search)
- Albertsons Companies: Careers
- Albertsons Companies Form 10-K, fiscal year ended February 28, 2026
