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Kroger; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a store operations role focused on customer service, cashiering, and basic management tasks. You will support daily store functions, ensure safety and policy compliance, and assist leadership in the absence of managers.

The role emphasizes teamwork and delivering a positive shopping experience. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 6 months Kroger experience, and 1–2 years in retail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 months Kroger experience and 1–2 years retail work.
• Pass drug test and be at least 18 years old.
• Able to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Familiar with company policies and RMDS.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and perform cashier functions.
• Maintain safety, merchandising, and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with management duties and in the manager's absence.
• Monitor stock levels, RMS, and daily sales activity.
• Address customer comments and complete incident reports.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier experience

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RMDS

Cash register systems

Job description

Assist with the management of the department, maximize all financial opportunities, and assume the management responsibilities in the absence of the manager and assistant managers. Role model and demonstrate the Company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service; sell products to customers; perform cashier functions
• Maintain compliance with divisional guidelines, standards, and corporate policies which includes: safety guidelines, merchandising, signing, recovery, stockroom, housekeeping, fixtures usage and maintenance
• Comply with labor agreements, when applicable
• Verify in-stocks in basic and ad merchandise
• Perform early removal breakdown
• Promote and follow Company initiatives
• Maintain awareness of overstock/understock conditions to maintain ordering system integrity, including Replenishment Management System (RMS)
• Monitor freight receiving and freight stocking standards
• Follow up on daily tours
• Monitor and adjust the 15-minute chart
• Maintain awareness of daily sales
• Identify/respond to all maintenance/repair needs
• Respond to verbal customer comments/complaints/requests
• Complete customer incident and employee incident/accident report forms
• Process salvage
• Write Intersection Transfer
• All store management work with associates to manage all common associate areas (i.e. break rooms and training areas) to make sure they are inviting in appearance and reflect “Our People Are Great”
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus a minimum of six months company experience and one-two years related retail experience; or combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis and overtime as needed
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms/processes
• Ability to work within set time frames/fixed deadlines
• Valid driver's license
• Lift truck certification/license
• CPR/first aid certification
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Proficiency with current Company email and Report Management and Distribution System (RMDS)
• Working knowledge of alarms, sprinklers, and printers

Job Info

• Job Identification 214534
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 10/07/2026, 09:41 PM

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.
• 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.

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.