CUSTOMER SVC/SHIFT LEADER

Kroger; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Job summary

Kroger in Princeton, KY is seeking a dedicated individual to join our store operations team, responsible for various functions including cashiering, stocking, and leadership duties. The candidate should possess supervisory experience and strong communication skills.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support well-being, including healthcare, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. This role is essential to maintaining a pleasant shopping experience, and the physical demands include standing, lifting, and flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Any previous supervisory/leadership experience.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Effective communication and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in all areas of our stores including cashiering, stocking, general maintenance, and cleaning.
• Assist store management and team members in achieving a favorable customer shopping experience.
• Drive sales working with store management to maximize sales and profits while managing shrink.
• Ensure customer returns and exchanges are handled in compliance with company policies.

Skills

Supervisory/leadership experience

Dependability

Basic math

Effective communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work in all areas of our stores including cashiering, stocking, general maintenance, and cleaning
• Assist store management and team members in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience
• Assist in leading teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives
• Work with team members to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation of plans
• Drive sales working with store management team to maximize sales and profits while managing shrink
• Assist the store management team in reducing turnover, increasing retention and maintaining consistent store operations
• Assist with the management of labor and supply costs to meet customer service and financial targets
• Ensure customer returns and exchanges are handled to satisfy customers while in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Maintain an awareness of inventory and stocking conditions to capture ordering system integrity
• Display positive attitude
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
• Oversee the total store operations in absence of store management
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, ability to open or close store
• Promote trust and respect among team members
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold throughout the store
• Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position and related areas
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold; respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, standing and walking 100% of the time, lifting an average of 50 lbs., pushing, pulling, bending, twisting/turning, manual dexterity, and repetitive motion of hands/wrists
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

• Minimum
• Any previous supervisory/leadership experience
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
• Knowledge of basic math
• Effective communication and reading skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Job Info

• Job Identification 144830
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 08/11/2025, 01:34 PM
• Locations 500 US Highway 62 W, Princeton, KY, 42445, US (On-site)

Benefits

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.
• 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.