PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Job summary

Kroger in Lawrence, Kansas is looking for associates to create an exceptional customer experience through outstanding service and teamwork. In this role, you will assist in maintaining a clean environment and support department sales goals, while embodying company values such as respect, integrity, and safety.

Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, the ability to handle stress, and knowledge of basic math. Kroger offers flexible scheduling, healthcare coverage, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable and nonconfrontational manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer information.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Education

Current food handlers permit

Job description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Role model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist and appreciate our customers
• Promote Corporate Brands to customers
• Promote trust and respect among associates
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
• Assist with the preparation of produce platters / trays
• Inform customers of produce specials
• Recommend items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise
• Review / inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action with those items
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
• Report product ordering / shipping discrepancies to the department manager
• Display a positive attitude
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents
• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud to store management
• Ability to work cooperatively in a high‑paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Current food handlers permit once employed

Desired Previous Job Experience

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

About Us

Based in Hutchinson, Kansas, Dillons merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we’re proudly serving Dillons customers in over 60 stores throughout Kansas. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, 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 providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose‑driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

What You’ll Receive From Us

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry‑leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Additional Information

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