PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading grocery chain seeks a Produce Clerk to enhance customer experiences through outstanding service and quality assurance. Responsibilities include maintaining produce quality, assisting customers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Emotional and financial support services

Associate discounts on purchases

Tuition reimbursement program

Growth opportunities via extensive training

Qualifications

• Must possess a current food handler's permit.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction) is required.

Responsibilities

• Model customer service principles: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Maintain quality and freshness of produce, packaging, labeling, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols in operations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

Education

Current food handler's permit

Job description

PRODUCE/CLERK (Finance)

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.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the core.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care, helping to feed your future. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today and join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Growth opportunities via extensive training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Current food handler's permit upon employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Retail experience
• Proficiency in a second language (speaking, reading, or writing)

Responsibilities include:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands and foster trust among colleagues
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and providing product suggestions
• Maintain knowledge of products, assist with produce platters/trays, and inform customers of specials
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise, ensuring quality and freshness
• Report discrepancies and safety issues, and comply with safety procedures
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment needs
• Ensure temperature logs are maintained and safety protocols followed