PRODUCE/CLERK

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

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Produce Clerk in Gresham, Oregon. The role involves delivering exceptional customer service, managing product quality, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates will possess communication skills, basic math abilities, and a food handler's permit. We offer growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits, ensuring a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Customer service skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Model friendly customer service by acknowledging, assisting, and appreciating customers.
• Maintain product quality, freshness, and safety procedures.
• Manage stock and report discrepancies.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Ability to handle stress

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 and monitor all 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.

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

As part of the Kroger family, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

We value people. We aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with the care and resources you need. 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 family!

What you'll receive from us:

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

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or union plans.
• Flexible schedules with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support, including free counseling and confidential financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training and diverse career paths.

For more details on benefits, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands and foster trust among colleagues
• Create a welcoming environment for customers
• Maintain knowledge of products and assist customers with questions and suggestions
• Prepare produce platters/trays and inform customers of specials
• Recommend products and ensure proper packaging, labeling, and inventory
• Inspect products for quality and freshness
• Manage stock, inventory, and report discrepancies
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and equipment is maintained
• Report safety risks, accidents, and illegal activities
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment
• Handle conflicts professionally and act with integrity
• Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations