Grocery Clerk/Ruler

Ruler Foods; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and community. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. You'll have the opportunity to grow with a supportive team that prioritizes your well-being and offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're looking for part-time work or a new career path, this position is perfect for those who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn. Become part of a team that feeds the human spirit, making a difference in customers' lives every day.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations and effective communication skills.
• Must be 18 years old and able to complete cashier training.

Responsibilities

• Rotate merchandise according to code dating policies and check product quality.
• Process transactions efficiently and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service experience

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage team members to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in the Midwest, Ruler Foods merged with The Kroger Company in 1999. Today, we're proudly serving Ruler customers in 48 stores throughout Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio.

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 Ruler 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 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:

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to fully complete the cashier training program
• Ability to memorize produce items and sale items
• Effective communication and reading skills
• Must be 18 years old

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Customer service experience
• Retail experience

Responsibilities include rotating all merchandise according to code dating policies, checking product quality, reviewing sell-by dates, and taking appropriate action. The role involves promoting trust and respect among team members, creating a welcoming environment for customers, and assisting with product inquiries, ordering, stocking, and inventory management. The position requires processing transactions efficiently, adhering to safety and food safety regulations, maintaining proper temperatures, and reporting safety risks or issues. Physical demands include standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and other manual tasks. Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required.