About Us

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Overview

Job Summary

Supports, analyzes, and documents an Enterprise WAN/LAN/WLAN focused on corporate offices, stores, and distribution centers. Installs, configures, maintains, and optimizes all network hardware and software to meet network performance requirements of the company. Diagnoses, resolves and documents hardware and software network problems in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring minimal downtime. Develops, designs, and recommends network technology solutions. Provides end user training, consulting, and assistance as required. Will manage IT network projects at times. Consistently provides world class customer service to internal and external customers. Performs other related work.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with IT Staff to create optimal network design topologies and configurations.
Provide system support for all aspects of cabling and networking hardware and software products.
Maintain all network hardware and software including router, switches, wireless controller, VPN appliances, PBX’s and intercom systems.
Design, Engineer, and Maintain security solutions, including firewall, intrusion prevention systems and VPN’s.
Design, Engineer, and Maintain network and telephony solutions.
Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory.
Conduct and review research on network products, services, protocols and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
Maintain keen attention to detail in documentation and configuration of network systems.
Respond to emergency network outages.
Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex network problems for hardware and software solutions.
Maintain current knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery plan executables.
Participate in incident response for network or security related instances.
Provide guidance and training to IT Staff as required.
Manage assigned projects to deliver services that meet established objectives on time and within budget.
Evaluate, test and recommend networking hardware and software products.
Aid in development of business continuity, incident response, and disaster recovery plans and maintain current knowledge of plan executables.
Be on-call to trouble-shoot emergencies.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelors in a technology related discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Experience:

At least 6 years Network Administration experience.
Applying technical knowledge of network operating systems Cisco IOS and Aruba AOS.
Design and Engineering of SNMP MIB Based network monitoring system.
Applying technical knowledge in the following five areas: network routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VRRP); switching protocols LaCP, PaGP, Etherchannel); security protocols (IPSec, GRE, 802.1x); wireless 802.11a/b/g/n; WAN protocols (DMVPN, MPLS).
Exhibiting strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Implementing secure network segmentation through VLAN technologies.
Effectively utilizing Netflow to diagnose high level network issues.
Ability to use log correlation tools such as Splunk and Syslog to diagnose complex network issues.

Preferred Education, Experience and/or Credentials:

5 years Retail Grocery Experience
CCNP, ACMP

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

EEO/Inclusivity

As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.

Fraud alert: WinCo advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from WinCo by checking the official WinCo careers website.

About the company

WinCo Foods runs a chain of no-frills, warehouse-style grocery stores in the western United States. It keeps prices low by buying directly from manufacturers and farmers, running its own distribution centers, and not accepting credit cards to avoid transaction fees. The company is employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) since 1985, when employees bought a majority stake. This ownership model gives employees a direct financial stake in the company’s success. WinCo operates privately and finances growth from its operating efficiency rather than seeking public funding. The main goal is to deliver low prices to customers while growing the business across the region by maintaining cost discipline, direct sourcing, and employee involvement.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boise, Idaho

Founded

1967

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

WinCo opened Klamath Falls on March 2, 2026, proving expansion momentum.
WinCo bought Tucson's $18 million Broadway site on August 6, 2026.
Great Falls, Burlington, Caldwell, and Thornton projects signal multi-state growth through 2027.

What critics are saying

Seattle's Aurora Avenue store faces environmental litigation, delaying opening beyond 2026.
California employees and janitors filed 2026 wage-and-break lawsuits against WinCo.
Food-safety failures, including January 2026 pizza recall, expose recurring supplier-control weaknesses.

What makes WinCo Foods unique

Employee ownership via ESOP aligns 20,000-plus workers with low-cost execution.
WinCo's warehouse-format, bulk-heavy stores keep prices below mainstream grocers.
Direct sourcing and 24-hour, cash-and-debit-friendly operations preserve its discount identity.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%

Bonneville International

Oct 6th, 2026

WinCo recalls salsa bean dip trays in WA after video shows apparent dead mouse in product.

WinCo recalls salsa bean dip trays in WA after video shows apparent dead mouse in product. Oct 6, 2026, 1:30 PM Content Editor Boise-based WinCo Foods is recalling two different salsa bean dip trays distributed to eight states, including Washington, due to a potential pest contaminant. This decision came after a video went viral showing a jar of Mezzetta peperoncini with a dead mouse inside. The following products are being recalled because they include peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta: * WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Tray Express, UPC 2-67173-#####, net weight 54 oz. * WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Tray, 16 inch Catering Tray (by special order only), UPC 2-67240-#####, net weight 104 oz. WinCo Foods was notified by G.L. Mezzetta about a single lot of the Golden Greek Peperoncini being recalled due to a potential pest contamination that was caught on film by a consumer and ultimately posted to social media. Peperoncini was used as an ingredient in the WinCo Foods Salsa Bean Dip Trays, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Consumer video raises concerns over recalled peperoncini. The TikTok video shows a person holding up a jar of Mezzetta peperoncini that appears to contain a dead mouse. "Public service announcement: don't buy this brand of peperoncini; I have a dead mouse in mine," the user posted to social media. "WinCo Foods did not have or use any product with evidence of pests included in the jar, nor has the company received any complaints regarding potential pests or illness related to the bean dip trays to date," the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated. The recalled WinCo Foods products include ready-made deli-style items that have a short shelf life, meaning the product is not expected to still be in consumers' homes. Additionally, WinCo removed all products that may have been made using peperoncini from retail stores. The FDA noted that no pests were observed during production of the bean dip trays, and no complaints have been received. WinCo Foods stated it initiated the recall in order to provide transparency to customers and prioritize food safety. The recall currently spans retail stores in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

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WinCo Foods acquires 11.59 acre Broadway site in Tucson for $18 million.

WinCo Foods acquires 11.59 acre Broadway site in Tucson for $18 million. TUCSON, ARIZONA (Aug. 27, 2026) - WinCo Foods LLC has acquired an 11.59-acre commercial property at 5205 E. Broadway Blvd. and adjoining parcels in Tucson for $18 million, a transaction that could position the employee-owned grocery chain for its first Tucson location. WinCo currently has no stores in Tucson, and the company has not disclosed its plans for the property. WinCo currently has no stores in Tucson, and the company has not disclosed its plans for the newly acquired property. The sale closed August 6, 2026, according to RED Comps research. WinCo Foods LLC purchased the three-parcel assemblage from Sunbelt Stores Co. LP for approximately $1.55 million per acre, or $35.65 per square foot of land. The property contains approximately 504,976 square feet of land and 119,901 square feet of existing improvements. The assemblage includes property at 5205 E. Broadway Blvd., 99 N. Beverly Avenue and adjoining Broadway frontage near Craycroft Road. Existing improvements contain approximately 107,825 square feet, 6,026 square feet and 6,050 square feet. Current tenants include Angry Crab Shack and Pei Wei Asian Kitchen. Edward Beeh of SRS Real Estate Partners represented WinCo in the acquisition but declined to discuss the buyer's intent for the property. While WinCo has not announced plans for the Tucson property, the size and configuration of the site are consistent with other locations the Boise, Idaho based grocer has selected for recent new store prototypes. WinCo has increasingly developed stores of approximately 84,000 square feet. A new WinCo that opened in Klamath Falls, Oregon, in 2026 contains 84,000 square feet, while plans for a new Walla Walla, Washington store also call for an approximately 84,000 square foot supermarket with 430 parking spaces. Closer to home, WinCo has signed a purchase agreement for property at 19th Avenue and Baseline Road in South Phoenix for another approximately 84,000 square foot store that will anchor a larger mixed-use development. Construction on that project is anticipated to begin in 2027. The 11.59-acre Tucson acquisition provides considerably more land than would be required for the store building alone, allowing room for parking, loading, circulation and potentially additional retail pads or shops. WinCo has not confirmed that a grocery store will be developed at the Broadway property. The company says it does not comment on possible or future locations until a new store has been officially approved and scheduled to open. WinCo also maintains an in-house real estate team that scouts potential locations rather than accepting unsolicited site proposals. Founded in 1967, WinCo operates more than 140 employee-owned stores and employs more than 20,000 people. The warehouse style grocer is known for its large stores, bulk food departments and low-price format. The Broadway acquisition places WinCo in one of Tucson's established retail corridors, near Park Place and the Williams Centre employment and commercial district. Whether the company redevelops the property for a new WinCo store has not yet been announced, but the combination of the buyer, acreage and WinCo's recent development pattern makes the transaction one to watch.

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WinCo Foods to open Burlington location.

WinCo Foods to open Burlington location. BURLINGTON - A WinCo Foods supermarket is set to open in the building that previously housed Burlington Coat Factory and Kmart at Cascade Plaza in Burlington. In a Friday Facebook post, WinCo said the new store has no estimated opening date yet, but it will post progress updates on the company's social media accounts. The store will be employee-owned and open 24 hours a day. WinCo has not posted job openings yet, but its Facebook post says it typically posts them on the company's website two to three months before the store opens. Wages at the Burlington location have not been posted either; however, available positions at WinCo's Bellingham and Marysville locations start at hourly wages 20 cents above minimum wage. More information about WinCo can be found at wincofoods.com.

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