Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger

Gerbes in; Eldon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerbes in is seeking a Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger who can create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. The role involves bagging groceries, assisting customers, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong customer service and communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing positively to our team and the customer journey.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Emotional and financial support programs

Valuable associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Qualifications

• Customer Service skills are essential.
• Effective communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Bag groceries at checkout, ensuring no damage and efficiency.
• Assist customers with loading bags into cars.
• Maintain a clean and safe store environment.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger (Finance)

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Based in Missouri, Gerbes merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving Gerbes customers in 6 stores throughout Columbia and Jefferson City areas.

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 Gerbes 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!

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer Service skills
• Effective communication skills

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Retail Experience is preferred but not necessary

Essential Job Functions:

• Bag groceries at checkout, striving for at least five items per bag without damage.
• Follow best practices for bagging in various types of bags (reusable, plastic, paper).
• Assist in removing customer's merchandise from bascarts for checkout.
• Offer to help customers load bags into their cars.
• Perform basic shelf conditioning and inform customers of grocery specials.
• Return merchandise to store shelves and gather bascarts for return.
• Clean spills, pick up trash inside store and parking lot, and clean all areas inside and outside the store.
• Handle and assemble seasonal merchandise.
• Understand store layout, locate products, and conduct price checks for cashiers.
• Reinforce safety programs, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Inspect equipment and notify maintenance of repairs needed.
• Create a welcoming environment, answer questions about products, and support customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Follow all laws, regulations, and company guidelines.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment, managing conflicts calmly and professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.