PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain is seeking a Produce Clerk to enhance customer experience through exceptional service. Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining product quality, and adhering to safety standards. The role offers flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on purchases

Opportunities for growth

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 customers.
• Prepare produce platters/trays and inform customers of specials.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness, and take appropriate action.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

Current food handler's 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 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 over 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 passionate about food and people together with a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we strive to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we aim to provide the ingredients you need to craft your own recipe for success at work and in life. We support your growth by offering value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is limitless.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

Our comprehensive benefits 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 prescription plans, through company or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools via Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Discounts on purchases such as food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more details, 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)

Key Responsibilities:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands to customers
• Foster trust and respect among associates
• Create a welcoming environment by answering questions and making product suggestions
• Prepare produce platters/trays and inform customers of specials
• Recommend products to meet customer needs
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Inspect products for quality and freshness, and take appropriate action
• 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 control and log maintenance
• Adhere to safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and report hazards
• Inspect equipment and report repairs needed
• Report accidents, safety risks, and illegal activities
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation