PRODUCE/CLERK

Fred Meyer in; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery retailer as a Produce Clerk, where you will enhance the customer experience and ensure a safe, clean department. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this role emphasizes effective communication and teamwork, perfect for those seeking a fulfilling position in retail.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision

Flexible scheduling and paid time off

Emotional and financial support services

Employee discounts on purchases

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Opportunities for career growth and training

Qualifications

• Ability to manage stress effectively and communicate well.
• Fundamental math skills required for daily tasks.
• Food handlers permit must be obtained upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, appreciate customers.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to inquiries.
• Inspect products for quality and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

Education

Current food handlers permit

Job description

PRODUCE/CLERK (Finance)

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals and monitor quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and demonstrate core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we serve customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family, we bring diverse teams together with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We focus on innovation and creating memorable experiences for customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the center.

We value people and aim to provide resources for success at work and in life. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have opportunities for you. Apply today to join our Fred Meyer team!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and service.
• Emotional and financial support, including free counseling and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via training programs and diverse career paths.

For more info, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic math knowledge (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit upon employment.

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Retail experience.
• Second language skills (speaking, reading, or writing).

Responsibilities include:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Promote corporate brands and foster trust and respect among colleagues.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers.
• Maintain knowledge of products and respond to customer inquiries.
• Assist with produce platters/trays and inform customers of specials.
• Recommend products and ensure proper packaging, labeling, and inventory.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness.
• Maintain temperature logs and ensure safety protocols.
• Report safety risks, equipment issues, and incidents.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment and manage conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity, following directions and seeking help when needed.
• Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.