PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Store Associate to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service and maintain a safe environment. Responsibilities include assisting customers, managing merchandise, and ensuring product quality. Join a leader in the grocery industry committed to diversity and community engagement.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Counseling

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate our Customers.
• Create a welcoming environment by answering questions about products.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Second language skills

Education

Current food handler’s permit

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

1. Model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate our Customers.
2. Promote Corporate Brands to customers.
3. Promote trust and respect among associates.
4. Create a welcoming environment by answering questions about products and ensuring customers feel valued.
5. Gain and maintain knowledge of products to assist and make suggestions to customers.
6. Assist with preparing produce platters/trays.
7. Inform customers of produce specials.
8. Recommend items to ensure customer needs are met.
9. Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise.
10. Inspect products for quality and freshness, and take appropriate action.
11. Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.
12. Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping.
13. Maintain a positive attitude.
14. Stay current with promotions, seasonal, and special ads.
15. Ensure proper temperatures are maintained in cases and coolers, and keep logs.
16. Follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
17. Inspect equipment and report repairs needed.
18. Report accidents and safety risks, including illegal activity.
19. Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment.
20. Manage conflicts cooperatively and reasonably.
21. Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
22. Follow directions and seek help when needed to resolve issues.
23. Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
24. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum:

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

Desired Previous Experience:

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

Job Info

• Job Identification: 124213
• Category: Store Operations
• Posting Date: 05/08/2025, 11:40 AM
• Location: 7555 Sw Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR, 97219, US

Benefits include healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities.

Join us at Kroger, a leader in the grocery industry, committed to diversity, innovation, and community engagement. Apply today to become part of our team!