PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Produce Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining product quality, and supporting sales goals. The role offers flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and significant growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Current food handler's permit upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Maintain knowledge of products and suggest items to customers.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness, and manage inventory accordingly.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

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 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.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store more than 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, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the center.

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. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career, we have an 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:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, via company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support through free counseling and confidential financial tools and coaching.
• 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.
• Significant growth opportunities 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
• 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)

Responsibilities include:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands and foster trust and respect among associates
• Create a welcoming environment by assisting customers and answering product questions
• Maintain knowledge of products and suggest items to customers
• Assist with preparing 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, and manage inventory accordingly
• Report discrepancies and safety issues to management
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance and safety procedures
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment needs
• Notify management of accidents or safety risks
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation