Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger

Kroger; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking passionate individuals for grocery bagging roles in their Ottawa store. Candidates will play a critical role in creating outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service and maintenance of a clean environment. With opportunities for flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and training for growth, this position is an excellent starting point for a career in retail.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid time off including holiday and sick pay

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts on purchases

Qualifications

• Caring and purpose-driven attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Bagging groceries while ensuring contents are not damaged.
• Assisting customers in loading bags into their cars.
• Cleaning spills and maintaining store cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Job description

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.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, 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 Kroger 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!

Responsibilities include:

• Bagging groceries at checkout, aiming for at least five items per bag while ensuring contents are not damaged.
• Following best practices for bagging in various types of bags (reusable, plastic, paper).
• Assisting in removing customer's merchandise from bottom of bascarts for checkout.
• Offering to help customers load bags into their cars.
• Performing basic shelf conditioning and restocking merchandise.
• Informing customers of grocery specials and returning merchandise to store shelves.
• Gathering and returning bascarts to designated areas.
• Cleaning spills, collecting trash inside the store and parking lot, and maintaining cleanliness inside and outside the store.
• Handling and assembling seasonal merchandise.
• Understanding store layout, locating products, and conducting price checks for cashiers.
• Reinforcing safety programs by complying with safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs needed.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions about products.
• Following all laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Managing conflicts in a reasonable, non-confrontational manner.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed.
• Supporting and assisting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.