PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Produce Clerk who will create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Responsibilities include maintaining product quality, assisting with sales goals, and promoting a positive shopping environment. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and customer focus.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Support services for emotional well-being

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction).

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math 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 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 continuously 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 you need for success 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 position or a new career, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including physical, emotional, and financial resources. We help you thrive with:

• Extensive 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.
• Support services such as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on a variety of purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career via our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through 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
• Basic math skills (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 and respect among colleagues
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and making product suggestions
• Maintain knowledge of products and assist with preparing produce platters/trays
• Inform customers of specials and recommend products
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Inspect products for quality and freshness, taking appropriate action when needed
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping
• Display a positive attitude and stay current with store promotions
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers, keeping logs
• Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions and accidents
• Practice preventive maintenance and notify management of equipment issues
• Report safety risks, illegal activities, or incidents to management
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations