Pharmacy Technician - Trainee

Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States Department: Pharmacy & Health

A Day in the Life

As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, your day is focused on creating a smooth and efficient experience for customers at the pharmacy counter. You’ll greet customers, process transactions, and assist with locating non‑prescription items while ensuring each interaction is professional and courteous. You play an important role in helping customers navigate their visit and direct questions to the pharmacist when needed.

Another part of the role is keeping the pharmacy organized and running consistently throughout the day. You’ll assist with order processing, maintain cleanliness, and help manage records and basic pharmacy tasks within regulatory guidelines. With multiple tasks happening at once, the pace stays steady making it a good fit for someone who is organized, detail‑focused, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

What you bring to the table

Customer Interaction Skills: Clear communication when assisting customers on the sales floor

Stocking & Merchandising: Placing product accurately on shelves and maintaining display standards

Product Knowledge: Familiarity with store layout, product locations, and pricing

Attention to Detail: Accuracy in stocking, rotation, labeling, and removing outdated products

Organization & Time Management: Managing workload efficiently while maintaining clean, organized areas

Equipment Use: Operating pallet jacks, box cutters, and store equipment following safety guidelines

Inventory Awareness: Monitoring stock levels and maintaining backroom organization

Operational Awareness: Following company policies, safety procedures, and stocking processes

Adaptability: Comfort working varied shifts, including day, evening, or overnight schedules

Physical Capability: Comfort with frequent lifting, carrying, and movement, including lifting up to 60 lbs.

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older (or 18 years of age or older, depending on location requirements)

Prior customer service or retail experience preferred

Ability to operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems

Strong communication and basic math skills required

Compliance with all company policies and applicable pharmacy regulations

Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed preferred

Why you will choose us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We also provide a variety of benefits including

Inclusive work culture built on belonging

Competitive Wages paid weekly

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.

Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

We put people first.

We are customer driven.

We value different perspectives.

We raise the bar.

We act as owners.

We are one team.

We build belonging.

We are committed to a healthy future.