GROCERY/UTILITY CLERK

Kroger; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Lexington, KY, is looking for a team-oriented individual to enhance customer service and assist in department operations. The ideal candidate will help maintain a safe and clean environment, promote excellent customer experiences, and work towards sales and quality goals. An ability to communicate effectively and handle stress is essential. Competitive hourly pay between $16.00 and $23.00, with benefits including healthcare coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome and appreciated.
• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals.
• Monitor code dates and remove out of code products.

Skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates
• 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
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• Stocks grocery product in correct locations
• Pull down and condition Grocery products
• Utilize equipment to unload Grocery load from semi-trailers
• Sort load merchandise in preparation for stocking
• Cut and open boxes for stocking
• Load merchandise on U-boats for stocking
• Transfer merchandise by U-boats through store
• Stack pallets of merchandise in backroom storage area, stack pallets for return
• Rotate perishable products, monitor code dates and remove out of codes products
• Remove empty boxes and trash from aisles and properly dispose of them
• Order grocery products
• Check-in vendors, verify incoming orders
• Count product in the backroom for inventory
• Build displays, set and reset items and make price changes as needed
• Check out customers on registers as needed
• Assist in training of new individuals to this Dept., as needed
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions 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
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents
• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math

Desired

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Retail experience
• Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

About Us

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. Apply today to become part of our Kroger 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!

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