PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and strives to create an outstanding customer experience. As a Produce Clerk, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment while assisting customers with their needs. This position offers the opportunity for personal growth and development within a supportive team. With comprehensive benefits and flexible scheduling, you can build a fulfilling career while making a positive impact on the community. If you are caring and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Emotional Support Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of basic math and a current food handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

• Model friendly customer service by acknowledging and assisting customers.
• Prepare and package produce while ensuring quality and freshness.
• Maintain a positive attitude and foster trust among colleagues.

Skills

Stress Management

Effective Communication

Basic Math Skills

Food Handling

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, all with the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, 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 offering value and care to support your growth. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Comparable retail experience
• Second language skills (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Key Responsibilities:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate our customers
• Promote corporate brands to customers
• Foster trust and respect among colleagues
• Create a welcoming environment by answering product questions and making recommendations
• Assist with preparing produce platters/trays
• Inform customers of produce specials and promotions
• Recommend products to meet customer needs
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Inspect products for quality and freshness, and take appropriate action
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
• Report product discrepancies to management
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Stay informed about current, upcoming, seasonal, and promotional ads
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers, and keep logs
• Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment issues
• Report customer or employee accidents and safety risks
• Report illegal activities such as theft or fraud
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations