PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Russell Springs (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery retailer as a Produce Clerk, where you will provide exceptional customer service and ensure product quality. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within the company, supported by comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a food handler's permit.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Training programs and career pathways

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).

Responsibilities

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Create a welcoming environment and answer questions.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness.

Skills

Communication

Math Knowledge

Stress Management

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 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 together with a passion for food and people, united by our purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and employees, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we aim to provide the ingredients you need to succeed at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care, helping to feed your future. 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 path, we have an opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Wide-ranging healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining 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 via free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate 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.
• Significant growth potential through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more details about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Current food handler's permit upon employment

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Comparable retail experience
• Second language skills (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Key Responsibilities:

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands and build trust among customers and associates
• Create a welcoming environment, answering questions and making product suggestions
• Assist with preparing 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, taking appropriate action
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
• Report discrepancies in product ordering/shipping
• Maintain a positive attitude and stay current with promotions
• Ensure proper temperature controls and logs are maintained
• Reinforce safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and report accidents
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment issues
• Report safety risks, illegal activities, and incidents to management
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations