Pharmacy Technician Jobs at Safeway with Visa Sponsorship
Safeway hires Pharmacy Technicians across its retail pharmacy locations and has a track record of supporting work visa sponsorship for qualified candidates in this role. If you hold a relevant credential and need H-1B, TN, or OPT support, Safeway is worth targeting.
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A Day in the Life:
As a Pharmacy Technician, you have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. You will be a member of a team supporting our pharmacies, pharmacists, and communities. You create an easy, friendly, and exciting pharmacy experience for your patients. As a Pharmacy Technician, you make our pharmacy a great place for your friends, family, and neighbors to get their prescriptions. When you join our team as a pharmacy technician, you unlock the potential for growth. Through proper training and mentoring you will have the opportunity to promote and provide immunizations (where allowed by law) to help keep our patients safe in the communities we serve.
Whether you’re looking for your first part-time job, returning to work after some time off, or want a full-time career, our company has amazing job opportunities waiting for you. Albertsons will train you to become a pharmacy technician offering classes from our pharmacy learning and development team, pharmacy computer system and hands-on training with our teams.
Bring your flavor:
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
What you bring to the table:
- You have or are willing to obtain proper licenses (where required by local state requirements)
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You take pride in the work you do, whether big or small
- You believe that food is central to all our lives
- Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy
- Smiling and making others smile is your favorite
- You are eager, willing, and wanting to learn & grow
- You believe that being a part of your community matters
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:
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
- Competitive Wages Paid Weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- 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
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).

A Day in the Life:
As a Pharmacy Technician, you have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. You will be a member of a team supporting our pharmacies, pharmacists, and communities. You create an easy, friendly, and exciting pharmacy experience for your patients. As a Pharmacy Technician, you make our pharmacy a great place for your friends, family, and neighbors to get their prescriptions. When you join our team as a pharmacy technician, you unlock the potential for growth. Through proper training and mentoring you will have the opportunity to promote and provide immunizations (where allowed by law) to help keep our patients safe in the communities we serve.
Whether you’re looking for your first part-time job, returning to work after some time off, or want a full-time career, our company has amazing job opportunities waiting for you. Albertsons will train you to become a pharmacy technician offering classes from our pharmacy learning and development team, pharmacy computer system and hands-on training with our teams.
Bring your flavor:
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
What you bring to the table:
- You have or are willing to obtain proper licenses (where required by local state requirements)
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You take pride in the work you do, whether big or small
- You believe that food is central to all our lives
- Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy
- Smiling and making others smile is your favorite
- You are eager, willing, and wanting to learn & grow
- You believe that being a part of your community matters
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:
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
- Competitive Wages Paid Weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- 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
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
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Get your PTCB or NHA certification first
Safeway's pharmacy hiring managers look for PTCB or NHA certification as a baseline. Without one, your application is unlikely to advance regardless of visa status. Complete your certification before applying so sponsorship conversations can actually happen.
Target stores with open roles in your state
Safeway operates under regional banners including Albertsons-affiliated locations, and hiring decisions sit with individual store pharmacy managers. Search by state rather than nationally, since sponsorship willingness can vary by district and staffing need.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Safeway openings by visa type
Pharmacy Technician roles that explicitly support sponsorship are not always labeled clearly on general job boards. Migrate Mate filters Safeway listings by visa type so you can identify positions where H-1B or TN sponsorship is actively available.
Ask HR directly about TN eligibility if you're Canadian or Mexican
Pharmacy Technicians can qualify for TN status under the Medical and Allied Professionals category, which is faster and cheaper than H-1B. Raise this with Safeway's HR team early so they can confirm the role meets DOL's TN specialty occupation criteria.
Align your OPT start date with Safeway's pharmacy onboarding cycle
Safeway pharmacy locations onboard in rolling cycles tied to state licensing timelines. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your work authorization start date aligns with when the store can complete E-Verify verification before your first scheduled shift.
Prepare your state pharmacy license before the H-1B petition is filed
USCIS requires evidence of state licensure or eligibility for Pharmacy Technician H-1B petitions. Get your state board application in early so Safeway's immigration counsel can include the license or a pending approval letter with your I-129 filing.
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Does Safeway sponsor H-1B visas for Pharmacy Technicians?
Yes, Safeway has sponsored H-1B visas for Pharmacy Technicians. The role generally qualifies as a specialty occupation given the state licensure and technical training requirements. Sponsorship is handled through Safeway's corporate HR and immigration counsel, so you'll need a written offer before any petition can be filed with USCIS.
How do I apply for Pharmacy Technician jobs at Safeway?
Applications go through Safeway's careers portal or its parent company Albertsons Companies' hiring platform. You can also find sponsorship-verified openings on Migrate Mate, which filters Safeway's Pharmacy Technician listings by visa type. Having your PTCB or NHA certification and a current state technician license ready will move your application forward faster.
Which visa types does Safeway commonly use for Pharmacy Technician roles?
Safeway sponsors H-1B visas most frequently for Pharmacy Technicians, and the role can also support TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals under the Medical and Allied Professionals category. F-1 OPT and CPT are options for students completing pharmacy technician programs, and EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship is possible after an initial nonimmigrant period.
What qualifications does Safeway expect for Pharmacy Technician candidates who need sponsorship?
Safeway expects candidates to hold PTCB or NHA certification and an active or pending state pharmacy technician license. Prior retail pharmacy experience is a strong differentiator. For H-1B sponsorship specifically, USCIS requires the role to meet specialty occupation standards, so having a relevant associate or bachelor's degree in a health sciences field strengthens your petition.
How long does the sponsorship and hiring process take for Pharmacy Technicians at Safeway?
From offer to work authorization, timelines depend heavily on visa type. H-1B petitions filed under premium processing receive a USCIS decision within 15 business days, while standard processing runs several months. TN status for Canadians can be obtained at the port of entry on the same day. Budget additional time for state licensing, background checks, and E-Verify completion before your start date.
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