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Fred Meyer; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team and create outstanding customer experiences. This role emphasizes exceptional service and maintaining a safe, clean environment that encourages customer loyalty. With a focus on personal growth and development, the company offers various benefits, including healthcare coverage and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about food and people, and eager to learn, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a vibrant team that values respect, integrity, and diversity while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs for growth

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for customer interaction.
• Ability to handle stressful situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers and answer product questions.
• Maintain knowledge of products and store layout for efficient service.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Stress management

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. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Support the day-to-day functions of the department operations. 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 of others.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

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 Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

• 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 training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum requirements:

• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math: counting, addition, and subtraction
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position
• Must be 18 or older

Desired qualifications:

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

Key responsibilities:

• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil codes.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to questions and make suggestions.
• Understand the store's layout and locate products efficiently.
• Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming, and special promotions.
• Stay current with advertisements and seasonal promotions.
• Maintain awareness of inventory and note discrepancies.
• Observe scheduled shift hours and demonstrate creative merchandising.
• Condition products according to company policy.
• Perform cashier functions and follow all merchandising, customer service, safety, and loss prevention rules.
• Reinforce safety programs, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
• Practice preventive maintenance and notify management of equipment needs.
• Report customer or employee accidents, safety risks, illegal activity, and perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.