PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer seeks a dedicated Produce Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service and product knowledge. This role encompasses maintaining product quality, assisting customers, and embodying the company's core values of respect, honesty, and integrity. Ideal candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be eager to support diverse customer needs.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision

Flexible scheduling and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts on purchases

Emotional and financial support programs

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math skills required.
• Possess a current food handler's permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment through exceptional customer service.
• Maintain product quality and inspect deliveries.
• Support and model the company's values and strategies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Second language skills

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 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 pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, centered around food.

Here, people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients you need to succeed at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. 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:

• Wide-ranging 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 with free counseling via 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 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, and subtraction)
• Current food handler's permit upon employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands to customers
• Foster trust and respect among colleagues
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and making product suggestions
• Maintain knowledge of products and assist with produce platters/trays and specials
• Recommend products to customers
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Ensure product quality and freshness, inspecting and taking appropriate action
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
• Report discrepancies and safety issues to management
• Maintain proper temperatures and safety procedures
• Inspect equipment and report repairs
• Support safety and security measures, reporting accidents and risks
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment and manage conflicts effectively
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed
• Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation