Customer-First Retail Associate | Flexible Scheduling

The Kroger Co.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement up to 21000

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Company is seeking a customer-focused team member to support grocery departments and create an outstanding shopping experience for every guest. You will assist the department manager in meeting sales and quality standards while maintaining a safe, clean store environment.

In this role, you will learn products across the department, answer questions, suggest items, monitor freshness, stock shelves, and uphold safety and food-handling guidelines. Previous retail experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Effective communication skills.
• Retail experience and second language are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create welcoming environment for customers and answer questions about products.
• Know products in department and respond with suggestions.
• Recommend grocery items and inform customers about specials.
• Check product quality and review sell-by dates.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise; provide fresh products.
• Report ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Display a positive attitude and stay current with ads.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers; maintain logs.
• Reinforce safety programs and identify unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance and notify management of repairs.
• Notify management of accidents and safety risks.

Skills

Handle stress

Basic math

Communication

Job description

The Kroger Company is seeking a customer-focused team member to support grocery departments and create an outstanding shopping experience for every guest. You will assist the department manager in meeting sales and quality standards while maintaining a safe, clean store environment.

In this role, you will learn products across the department, answer questions, suggest items, monitor freshness, stock shelves, and uphold safety and food-handling guidelines. Previous retail experience is a plus.