Grocery Clerk

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. This role emphasizes the importance of a clean and safe environment while helping customers discover products and providing them with the best service. With a commitment to innovation and community, this position offers opportunities for growth and development. If you are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to join a diverse team that values respect, honesty, and integrity.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Basic math skills for inventory and sales management.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with product inquiries and recommendations.
• Maintain product quality and freshness, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Support a welcoming environment and manage conflicts professionally.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

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 and monitor all 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.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We proudly serve customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family, we bring diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

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

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we offer a fresh opportunity. Apply today to join our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription through company or union plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility.
• Emotional and financial support via Employee Assistance Program and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge (counting, addition, subtraction)

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer service experience
• Retail experience

Essential Job Functions include:

• Helping customers discover and inquire about products.
• Informing customers of specials and recommending items.
• Checking product quality and freshness, reviewing "sell by" dates.
• Providing ordered grocery products to customers.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventory management.
• Reporting discrepancies and staying current with ads and promotions.
• Adhering to food safety and temperature regulations.
• Maintaining product knowledge and creating a welcoming environment.
• Reinforcing safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Performing preventive maintenance and reporting repairs.
• Handling customer or employee accidents appropriately.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced environment and managing conflicts professionally.
• Acting with honesty and integrity, following directions, and seeking help when needed.
• Supporting and assisting diverse customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.