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Alaska's H-1B visa sponsorship is concentrated in healthcare, oil and gas, engineering, and fisheries management, with Anchorage accounting for the majority of petitions. Employers in remote resource-extraction industries and the state's growing research sector regularly sponsor international workers in technical and specialty occupations.
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As a primary contact for Safeway customers, the Person In Charge (PIC) provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service. During the absence of the Store Manager and the First & Second Assistant Managers, the PIC is in charge of the store, with analogous authority to make necessary decisions to operate the store at maximum profit, efficiency, and superior customer service. When in charge of the store (generally at night) the PIC will supervise the store employees. The PIC also acts as a Cashier-Checker (see job description). May be required to work in many of the departments within the store.
JOB DUTIES:
Safeway PIC employees are generally responsible for completing the following job duties:
- Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy.
- Responsible for appropriately handling emergencies, customer complaints, employee or customer accidents and supervising all store personnel.
- Maintains high level of familiarity with company policies and procedures.
- Supervises the sales floor to monitor service and replenishment of products.
- Replaces stock in displays surrounding the checkout area.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment within the store.
- Assists other cashiers with computer, register, and scanner problems.
- Responsible for performing basic office functions to assist customers and personnel.
- Operates electronically scanning cash register to total customers’ final bill.
- Receive payment for customer purchase and count back correct change.
- Bag groceries in paper, canvas, or plastic bags. Lift bags into grocery cart. Offer customer assistance with carry out, and perform that task if a Courtesy Clerk is not available.
- May be responsible for completing close of day function in the office.
- May be responsible for counting out of stock product.
- May count tills when other cashier-checkers leave.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to follow company customer service procedures. Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience.
- Ability to interact with customers and co-workers.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Knowledge of all positions within the store.
- Ability to work independently.
- Desired: Prior experience as a clerk or manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All store employees during the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Manager.
PERMITS/LICENSES:
Varies depending on store location and state/county requirements.
Job Title: Person In Charge (PIC)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
%Inside: 100% %Outside: Rare Temperature Extremes: N/A
Chemicals: Seldom (mild detergents or glass cleaner)
MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
six-wheeled cart, grocery cart, box cutter, pens and pencils, spray bottle, rags, mops, broom, telephone/intercom, cash register, credit card scanner, computer, pallet jack, bailer
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Constant (over 70% of the time)
Frequent (30-70%)
Occasional (10-30%)
Seldom (1-10%)
Lifting:
Constantly lifts 1-10 lbs. Frequently lifts 11-20 lbs. Seldom lifts 21-35 lbs.
Carrying:
Occasionally carries 1-10 lbs. Seldom carries 11-50 lbs.
Pushing/Pulling:
Constantly pushes/pulls 1-10 lbs. Occasionally pushes/pulls 11-20 lbs.
Reaching:
Constant knee to shoulder reaching. Seldom overhead and at or above shoulder level reaching.
Standing:
Constant standing while on job. Sitting allowed on breaks.
Walking:
Frequent walking while on job.
Climb/Balance:
Seldom. May use step stool while stocking/facing product on high shelves.
Trunk Functions:
Frequent neck rotation and bending of head. Occasional bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, and squatting. Seldom kneeling.
Upper Extremity:
Constant handling/grasping and repetitive motion while checking, facing, and replacing stock. Frequent fine finger manipulation.
Vision:
Use of peripheral vision and depth perception to move around store and push carts in aisles. Near vision used to operate scanner, make change, and troubleshoot equipment.
Hearing:
To converse with customers, provide service, and receive questions from employees and customers. Answer pages and telephone.
Speech:
To respond to customers and employees and use intercom/telephone.
Safeway will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who can meet overall job requirements.
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).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a primary contact for Safeway customers, the Person In Charge (PIC) provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service. During the absence of the Store Manager and the First & Second Assistant Managers, the PIC is in charge of the store, with analogous authority to make necessary decisions to operate the store at maximum profit, efficiency, and superior customer service. When in charge of the store (generally at night) the PIC will supervise the store employees. The PIC also acts as a Cashier-Checker (see job description). May be required to work in many of the departments within the store.
JOB DUTIES:
Safeway PIC employees are generally responsible for completing the following job duties:
- Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy.
- Responsible for appropriately handling emergencies, customer complaints, employee or customer accidents and supervising all store personnel.
- Maintains high level of familiarity with company policies and procedures.
- Supervises the sales floor to monitor service and replenishment of products.
- Replaces stock in displays surrounding the checkout area.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment within the store.
- Assists other cashiers with computer, register, and scanner problems.
- Responsible for performing basic office functions to assist customers and personnel.
- Operates electronically scanning cash register to total customers’ final bill.
- Receive payment for customer purchase and count back correct change.
- Bag groceries in paper, canvas, or plastic bags. Lift bags into grocery cart. Offer customer assistance with carry out, and perform that task if a Courtesy Clerk is not available.
- May be responsible for completing close of day function in the office.
- May be responsible for counting out of stock product.
- May count tills when other cashier-checkers leave.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to follow company customer service procedures. Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience.
- Ability to interact with customers and co-workers.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Knowledge of all positions within the store.
- Ability to work independently.
- Desired: Prior experience as a clerk or manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All store employees during the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Manager.
PERMITS/LICENSES:
Varies depending on store location and state/county requirements.
Job Title: Person In Charge (PIC)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
%Inside: 100% %Outside: Rare Temperature Extremes: N/A
Chemicals: Seldom (mild detergents or glass cleaner)
MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
six-wheeled cart, grocery cart, box cutter, pens and pencils, spray bottle, rags, mops, broom, telephone/intercom, cash register, credit card scanner, computer, pallet jack, bailer
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Constant (over 70% of the time)
Frequent (30-70%)
Occasional (10-30%)
Seldom (1-10%)
Lifting:
Constantly lifts 1-10 lbs. Frequently lifts 11-20 lbs. Seldom lifts 21-35 lbs.
Carrying:
Occasionally carries 1-10 lbs. Seldom carries 11-50 lbs.
Pushing/Pulling:
Constantly pushes/pulls 1-10 lbs. Occasionally pushes/pulls 11-20 lbs.
Reaching:
Constant knee to shoulder reaching. Seldom overhead and at or above shoulder level reaching.
Standing:
Constant standing while on job. Sitting allowed on breaks.
Walking:
Frequent walking while on job.
Climb/Balance:
Seldom. May use step stool while stocking/facing product on high shelves.
Trunk Functions:
Frequent neck rotation and bending of head. Occasional bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, and squatting. Seldom kneeling.
Upper Extremity:
Constant handling/grasping and repetitive motion while checking, facing, and replacing stock. Frequent fine finger manipulation.
Vision:
Use of peripheral vision and depth perception to move around store and push carts in aisles. Near vision used to operate scanner, make change, and troubleshoot equipment.
Hearing:
To converse with customers, provide service, and receive questions from employees and customers. Answer pages and telephone.
Speech:
To respond to customers and employees and use intercom/telephone.
Safeway will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who can meet overall job requirements.
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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Tips for Finding H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Alaska
Target Anchorage-based employers first
Anchorage hosts the largest concentration of Alaska's H-1B sponsors, including major hospital systems, engineering firms, and oil company regional offices. Starting your search there gives you the most options before expanding to Fairbanks or Juneau.
Focus on industries with consistent sponsorship history
Healthcare, petroleum engineering, fisheries science, and civil engineering have the strongest H-1B sponsorship track records in Alaska. Targeting these fields increases your chances of finding employers already familiar with the petition process.
Use DOL disclosure data to identify active sponsors
The Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure database lists every Labor Condition Application filed in Alaska by employer name and job title. Searching this data lets you identify which specific companies have sponsored H-1B workers in your field.
Search for roles filtered by sponsorship willingness
Many Alaska employers don't advertise sponsorship availability upfront. Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship type, so you can browse H-1B-eligible roles in Alaska without manually screening hundreds of postings.
Account for Alaska's geographic employment structure
Some of Alaska's largest employers operate in remote sites, including oil fields on the North Slope and fishing operations in coastal communities. Many sponsor H-1B workers from hub offices in Anchorage, so check corporate headquarters locations, not just work sites.
Engage professional associations active in Alaska's specialty sectors
Organizations like the Alaska Oil and Gas Association and Alaska State Medical Association connect professionals with employers who regularly hire internationally. Membership or attendance at industry events can surface sponsoring employers not actively posting public job listings.
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Get Access To All JobsH-1B Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Alaska sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Healthcare is the leading H-1B visa sponsoring sector in Alaska, driven by persistent physician and specialist shortages across the state. Oil and gas extraction, civil and environmental engineering, and fisheries science also generate consistent sponsorship activity. Research institutions affiliated with the University of Alaska system sponsor H-1B workers in scientific and academic roles.
Which cities in Alaska have the most H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Anchorage accounts for the majority of Alaska's H-1B petitions, given its concentration of hospitals, corporate offices, and engineering firms. Fairbanks sees sponsorship activity through the University of Alaska Fairbanks and nearby military-adjacent research operations. Juneau, as the state capital, sponsors H-1B workers in government-adjacent professional and technical roles.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Alaska?
Roles that qualify require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty field directly related to the job. In Alaska, this commonly includes physicians, surgeons, petroleum engineers, civil engineers, environmental scientists, software developers, and university researchers. General labor, trades, and management roles without a required degree in a specific discipline typically do not qualify.
How do I find H-1B sponsorship jobs in Alaska?
Start with the DOL's OFLC disclosure database to identify Alaska employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications in your field. Migrate Mate lists H-1B sponsorship jobs filtered by state, so you can browse verified Alaska opportunities without sorting through postings that don't offer sponsorship. Reaching out directly to Anchorage-based employers in healthcare or engineering with a clear sponsorship inquiry can also be effective.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs in Alaska?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.