Grocery Clerk

Fred Meyer; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery retailer in Happy Valley, where you can create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. As part of a supportive team, you will assist customers, maintain product quality, and embrace a culture of respect and integrity. With flexible scheduling and a commitment to your growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in discovering new items.
• Inform customers of food specials and recommend grocery items.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Basic Math

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.

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 Fred Meyer family!

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
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer Service skills
• Retail experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist customers in discovering new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of food specials and recommend grocery items to ensure they get what they want and need.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness, review "sell by" dates, and take appropriate action.
• Provide customers with fresh and non-perishable grocery products they have ordered.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers and keep temperature logs.
• Gain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and reporting repairs needed.
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.