PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Hayes (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Produce Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service and maintain a clean environment. This role involves assisting the department manager in achieving sales goals while ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a food handler's permit.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Employee discounts on purchases

Opportunities for growth through training

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Maintain knowledge of products and assist with produce platters.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness.

Skills

Communication

Stress Management

Basic Math

Education

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 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 take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

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

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career, 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:

• Affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases such as food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through extensive training programs and diverse career paths.

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, subtraction)
• Current food handler's permit upon employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands and foster trust among associates
• Create a welcoming environment, answering questions and making product suggestions
• Maintain knowledge of products, assist with produce platters/trays, and inform customers of specials
• Recommend products to meet customer needs
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Inspect products for quality and freshness, taking appropriate action
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
• Report discrepancies and safety issues to management
• Ensure proper temperature controls and safety procedures are followed
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment issues
• Report accidents, safety risks, and illegal activities
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation