Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger

Mariano's; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading grocery store seeks enthusiastic individuals to create outstanding customer experiences. Responsibilities include bagging groceries, assisting customers, and maintaining a clean environment. This entry-level position provides growth potential and a range of benefits, perfect for those passionate about helping others.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Industry-leading training programs

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are essential.
• Effective communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Bag groceries for customers, ensuring contents are not damaged.
• Assist in removing merchandise from bascarts at checkout.
• Maintain cleanliness of store areas.

Skills

Customer Service skills

Effective communication skills

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.

Based in Illinois, Mariano's merged with The Kroger Company in 2015. Today, we're proudly serving Mariano's customers in over 40 stores throughout the Chicago Metro area.

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 Mariano's family!

If you are in need of reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the application or pre-hiring process, please call 844-849-7136 or contact the location's management.

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 check out for customers, striving for at least five items per bag while ensuring contents are not damaged.
• Follow best practices for bagging items in various types of bags (reusable, plastic, paper).
• Assist in removing customer's merchandise from bascarts for checkout.
• Offer to help customers with loading bags into their cars.
• Perform basic shelf conditioning and restocking.
• Inform customers of grocery specials and promotions.
• Return merchandise to store shelves and gather bascarts for return.
• Clean spills, collect trash inside the store and parking lot.
• Maintain cleanliness of 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 by following safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, and notifying management.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Inspect equipment and notify maintenance of repairs needed.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions about products.
• Follow all applicable laws and company policies.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts in a reasonable, nonconfrontational manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.