FRONT END/COURTESY CLERK

Kroger; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kroger in Hillsdale, MI is seeking a part-time associate to greet and assist customers, process transactions, and manage a variety of tender types at the checkout. You will ensure accuracy and efficiency at the POS, follow safety and policy guidelines, and help maintain a welcoming store environment for all customers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to laws, and the ability to handle busy, sometimes stressful conditions while delivering excellent service and supporting store operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting and basic arithmetic).
• Prior experience as a Bagger or Courtesy Clerk.

Responsibilities

• Greet, engage, and assist customers.
• Process customer transactions quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Understand POS system and handle tenders (Cash, Checks, Credit, Debit, SNAP EBT, WIC, coupons) per policy.
• Adhere to cash handling limits and prevent loss.
• Follow guidelines on restricted items (alcohol, tobacco, DVDs).
• Report pricing discrepancies and follow store policies for stamps and coupons.
• Stay current with ads and promotions; uphold food safety regulations.
• Support safety programs and identify unsafe conditions to store management.
• Inspect equipment and notify for repairs.
• Create welcoming environment and answer questions about products.
• Adhere to laws and company guidelines; work well in fast-paced environments; handle conflicts calmly.
• Provide support to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Skills

Customer service

Mathematics

Stress management

Cash handling

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.

Responsibilities

• Greet, engage, and assist customers.
• Process customer transactions through the check lane quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Understand the Point of Sale (POS) system, and handle various tenders such as Cash, Checks, Credit, Debit, SNAP EBT, Offline SNAP EBT, WIC, Rain checks, complex loyalty offers, coupons and checkout procedures according to company policy.
• Understand and adhere to the company's limits on cash shortages and/or overages and work honestly and effectively to control loss.
• Understand and adhere to guidelines on restricted sale items ( i.e., alcohol, tobacco, DVDs).
• Report pricing discrepancies to the Scan Coordinator.
• Follow established policies and procedures (where applicable) for postage stamps, gift cards, and coupons.
• 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, accidents, or issues and notify store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Prior experience as a Bagger or Courtesy Clerk

Job Info

• Job Identification 199353
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 06/09/2026, 04:50 PM
• Locations 290 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI, 49242, 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.
– 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.

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.