DAIRY/LEAD CLERK

Kroger in; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dairy/Lead Clerk to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced grocery environment. This role involves training and directing Grocery Clerks while ensuring exceptional customer service and maximizing store sales. The company values integrity, diversity, and innovation, providing a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth. With comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement, this position is perfect for those passionate about food and community. Join a team that prioritizes well-being and fosters a positive work culture!

Benefits

Healthcare options

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Emotional and financial support

Qualifications

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to manage people and organize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, train, and direct Grocery Clerks.
• Engage in merchandising, customer service, and promotional activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

People management

Decision making

Multitasking

Customer service

Tools

Computer Assisted Ordering

Power machinery

Job description

DAIRY/LEAD CLERK (Finance)

Plan, organize, train, and direct Grocery Clerks; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states, operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by our purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We are committed to innovation and creating exceptional experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life, supporting your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today and join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• A wide range of healthcare options, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles, with paid time off, holidays, and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through extensive training and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum qualifications:

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Aptitude for managing people and organizing workloads.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• Skill in multitasking, prioritizing, and professional communication across all organizational levels.
• Personal initiative and follow-through.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Qualified to operate power machinery and various job tools.
• Understanding of key department operations.
• Calmly and tactfully handle stressful situations, making positive impressions on colleagues and customers.
• Skills in production, merchandising, and customer service related to merchandise sales.

Desired qualifications:

• Dependability and integrity reflected in past work records.
• Knowledge of employment laws and safety regulations.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning solutions, sharp tools, and operate label guns, balers, and compactors.

• Ability to organize work, train, and schedule staff for prompt, courteous service.
• Respond appropriately to customer and associate comments, complaints, and requests with professionalism.
• Use Computer Assisted Ordering to manage inventory and ensure proper product handling.
• Perform and oversee merchandise pricing, display, signage, rotation, and quality control.
• Engage in merchandising, customer service, and promotional activities, coaching team members as needed.
• Implement company policies, especially regarding a harassment- and discrimination-free workplace.
• Contribute to department budgeting, goal setting, and maximizing sales and profits.
• Communicate effectively with staff and customers to foster a positive environment.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in safe, proper condition.
• Keep the sales floor, shelves, and displays clean and sanitary.
• Maintain accurate department temperature logs across shifts.
• Assist with special projects such as inventories, resets, remodels, and promotions.
• Supervise and coach team members, conducting performance reviews and providing feedback.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.