PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Oakland (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store is seeking a Produce Clerk to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment, assisting the department manager in reaching sales goals, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates should have effective communication skills and the ability to handle stressful situations.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Emotional and financial support via Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts on various purchases

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth through training

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic math knowledge (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit upon employment.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

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 passionate about food and people together with one purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We aim 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 limitless.

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:

Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through various plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility.
• Emotional and financial support via our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic math knowledge (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit upon employment.

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Retail experience.
• Proficiency in a second language.

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, recommend products, and ensure proper packaging, labeling, and inventorying.
• Inspect products for quality, maintain temperature logs, and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Report discrepancies, unsafe conditions, accidents, or illegal activities to management.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.