BEER-WINE-LIQR/SPECIALTY WINE STEWARD

Kroger; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Muncie, Indiana, is seeking enthusiastic associates to deliver exceptional customer service in a clean and safe environment. Responsibilities include loading and stocking merchandise, engaging with customers, and conducting events like wine tastings. Candidates should have previous comparable experience. The role offers flexible scheduling, up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement, and access to extensive healthcare benefits. Join a diverse team dedicated to serving the community and fostering personal growth.

Qualifications

• Previous comparable experience.
• Must be able to engage and upsell product to customers.
• Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and ensure a clean environment.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Respond to customer questions and requests courteously.
• Load and stock merchandise according to guidelines.
• Conduct wine tastings and other events as needed.
• Remove merchandise from the pallet and sorting into groups according to which area of the store it is stocked.
• Load merchandise onto carts to be placed on designated shelves, either in the back room or onto the sales floor for proper display.
• Follow merchandising plan and guidelines to promote ad items.
• Must be able to read codes on shelves and merchandise labels.

Skills

Previous comparable experience

Job description

Overview

As an associate of Kroger, the basic objective of your position is to highly satisfy our customers by providing exceptional customer service in a safe and clean environment to ensure the customer’s return visit. We accomplish this in many ways including, but not limited to; treating our customers/employees in a fair and ethical manner, promoting an inclusive work environment, being a responsible member of the community, providing the right products at the right time with fair and accurate pricing. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner, displaying a positive attitude, speaking highly of the company in the presence of customers or other employees.
• Respond to customer’s questions and requests in a courteous and helpful way.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to the shrink guidelines.
• Remove merchandise from the pallet and sorting into groups according to which area of the store it is stocked.
• Load merchandise onto carts to be placed on designated shelves, either in the back room or onto the sales floor for proper display.
• Follow merchandising plan and guidelines to promote ad items.
• Must be able to engage and upsell product to customers.
• Conduct wine tasting and demo event according to company plan.
• Communicate and follow up with vendor to maintain proper inventory.
• Must be able to read codes on shelves and merchandise labels.
• Manually attach price labels to each item.
• Remove merchandise from the back room for stocking on sales floor shelves and build special sales displays on the sales floor.
• Operate a manual pallet-jack.
• Operate the powered pallet stacker or "straddle stacker" (if over 18 years of age).
• Checking a price, this requires knowing the location of all items.
• Taking trash to dumpster.
• Operating the baler (if at least 18 years old).
• Sweeping and/or mopping spills.
• Climbing a ladder, as much as 10 ft. above floor level to hang signs, and change light bulbs.
• Help prepare for inventory.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Desired

• Previous comparable experience

About Us

Based in Indiana, Pay Less merged with The Kroger Company in 1999. Today, we’re proudly serving Pay Less customers in 9 stores throughout Anderson, Lafayette, Muncie and West Lafayette. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Pay Less family!

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We\'ll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!