PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger Mountain View Foods; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Produce Clerk to enhance the customer experience through exceptional service. In this role, you will assist in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment while supporting the department manager in achieving sales goals. Your responsibilities will include preparing produce platters, promoting products, and ensuring quality standards are met. This position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting where your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction and team success. Join a company that values diversity and innovation in the grocery sector.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Counseling services

Financial tools

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations and communicate effectively.
• Basic math knowledge required for counting and inventory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Maintain a clean environment and assist with produce preparation.
• Inspect products for quality and maintain inventory.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

Second language skills

Education

Current food handler’s permit

Job description

Join to apply for the PRODUCE/CLERK role at Kroger Mountain View Foods.

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.

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate our Customers.
• Promote corporate brands to customers.
• Foster trust and respect among associates.
• Create a welcoming environment by answering questions about products and store services.
• Maintain knowledge of products and suggest items to customers.
• Assist with preparing produce platters/trays.
• Inform customers of produce specials.
• Recommend products to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate actions.
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Stay updated on current and upcoming promotions and ads.
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance in cases and coolers, and keep logs.
• Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and report them.
• Inspect equipment and report repairs needed.
• Report customer or employee accidents.
• Report safety risks, illegal activity, theft, or fraud.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
• 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 through direct interaction.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

About Us

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. We are committed to feeding the human spirit by creating diverse teams passionate about food and people. We innovate to create amazing experiences for customers, communities, and employees, with food at the core. We value people, providing tools to help you succeed at work and in life. Whether part-time or a new career, apply today to join our Kroger family!

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, including healthcare, flexible schedules, paid time off, counseling, financial tools, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.