PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Produce Clerk, where you'll create exceptional customer experiences and maintain product quality. This role offers opportunities for growth, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare coverage and tuition reimbursement. Ideal for those who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Emotional and financial support via free counseling

Associate discounts on various products

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Opportunities for growth through training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Maintain product quality and freshness, and manage inventory.
• Assist with preparing produce platters and trays.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math skills

Education

Current food handlers 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 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 the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide 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 unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time role or a new career, we offer a fresh opportunity. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

Our benefits support your well-being, including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescriptions) through company or union plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and financial coaching.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Up to $21,000 tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through extensive training and diverse career paths.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Retail experience
• Proficiency in a second language

Additional responsibilities include:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands and foster trust among associates
• Create a welcoming environment by assisting customers and answering product questions
• Maintain knowledge of products and suggest suitable items
• Assist with preparing produce platters and trays
• Inform customers of specials and recommend products
• Properly package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Ensure product quality and freshness, and manage inventory
• Report discrepancies and safety issues promptly
• Maintain proper temperatures and safety procedures
• Inspect equipment and report repairs
• Handle customer or employee accidents appropriately
• Report safety risks, theft, or fraud
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment, managing conflicts constructively
• Act with honesty and integrity, following directions and seeking assistance when needed
• Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults as required
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations