Albertsons seeks Order Fulfillment Associate in Hamden | Hiring

Role Based in Hamden

Position: Order Fulfillment Associate (Based in Hamden) Company: Albertsons Location: Hamden, CT Status: New Hamden listing (actively interviewing). Career Level: Junior / Trainee.

Pay: $18-$21/Hour (approx. $41.9k/Year) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Clear growth pathways at our Hamden office.

Day-to-Day

This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Fulfillment space in Hamden.

• This Hamden-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Albertsons team in Hamden, CT is growing.
• Benefit from working in Hamden, a key hub for the Retail Fulfillment industry.

Drive the Speed of Digital Grocery

About Albertsons

Albertsons is modernizing how families get their groceries through our rapidly expanding Drive Up & Go (DUG) and home delivery services. The Order Fulfillment Associate acts as the personal shopper for thousands of digital customers, ensuring their online orders are picked accurately and packed beautifully before they arrive. If you want a retail job that feels like a fast-paced scavenger hunt and requires zero traditional cashiering, this is your perfect role.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking highly athletic, fast-moving, and detail-oriented individuals to join our E-Commerce team. As an Order Fulfillment Associate, you will navigate the entire supermarket to fulfill digital orders. You will serve as the engine of our digital growth, delivering the signature speed, freshness, and accuracy that sets Albertsons apart in the omnichannel retail industry. This is an incredibly physical role where you will easily walk several miles per shift.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Rapid Order Picking: Utilize handheld smart devices to locate items across all departments (produce, dairy, pantry) with extreme speed and accuracy to meet strict time goals.
• Freshness Control: Ensure every item picked is in pristine condition, checking expiration dates meticulously and selecting the best quality fruits and vegetables as if shopping for yourself.
• Packing & Staging: Bag orders neatly and efficiently, staging them in designated hold locations (coolers, freezers, or dry shelves) for customer retrieval.
• Customer Handoff: Deliver staged orders safely to customer vehicles in the parking lot, providing a warm, friendly greeting during the Drive Up & Go handoff.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your speed and stamina are heavily rewarded:

• 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 retail or fulfillment experience required—we will teach you the layout and picking systems.
• Extreme physical stamina with the ability to walk continuously, bend, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Thrives under the pressure of tight deadlines and time-based metrics.