GROCERY / RECEIVING CLERK

Foods Co.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Foods Co., part of the Kroger family, is seeking dedicated individuals to create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Join us in delivering the Customer 1st strategy while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Report all safety risks or issues and notify management of accidents.
• Manage inventory for all delivered products and adhere to food safety regulations.
• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

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.

Based in Northern California, Foods Co. merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Foods Co. customers in 20 stores throughout Northern California. 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 Foods Co. 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 Requirements:

• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment
• Strong attention to detail

Desired Qualifications:

• Any receiving experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes

Responsibilities include:

• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents
• Develop and train DSD Receiver backup
• Ensure maximum security of receiving area
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate personnel of repairs
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers and keep logs
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads
• Manage inventory for all delivered products
• Process damaged/returned goods and complete paperwork
• Check condition, accuracy, and temperature of received products
• Ensure shipping and receiving tools are functional
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, including Computer Assisted Ordering
• Report discrepancies to the department manager
• Label, stock, and inventory merchandise
• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude
• Work cooperatively in high-paced and stressful environments
• Manage conflicts in a reasonable and cooperative manner
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation