PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Maineville (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery company as a Produce Clerk where you'll enhance customer experience through exceptional service, manage inventory, and promote a safe work environment. The role offers flexibility and growth opportunities within a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to feeding the human spirit.

Benefits

Affordable medical and dental coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Employee discounts

Access to counseling and financial tools

Training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Food handler's permit is required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers effectively and maintain product freshness.
• Prepare produce trays and ensure proper inventory management.
• Follow safety procedures and report any hazards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

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 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.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 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, united by our purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care, helping to feed your future. 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 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:

• 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.
• Free counseling and confidential financial tools through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases such as food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training 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:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands and foster trust and respect among staff
• Create a welcoming environment by assisting customers and answering product questions
• Maintain knowledge of products and suggest suitable items to customers
• Prepare produce platters and trays, and inform customers of specials
• 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 discrepancies in product ordering or shipping
• Maintain a positive attitude and stay current with promotions
• Ensure proper temperature controls and logs in cases and coolers
• Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, and report unsafe conditions
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment issues
• Report accidents, safety risks, or illegal activity to management
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations