PRODUCE/CLERK

Fred Meyer in; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery store as a Produce Clerk, where you'll create outstanding customer experiences and maintain a safe, clean environment. This role includes assisting the department manager in achieving sales goals and ensuring quality standards. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Emotional and financial support

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Qualifications

• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Role model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Assist with the preparation of produce platters/trays.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

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.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information 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, and subtraction)
• Current food handlers permit once employed

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Responsibilities include:

• Role model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate our Customers
• Promote Corporate Brands to customers
• Promote trust and respect among associates
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and respond to customer questions and suggestions
• Assist with the preparation of produce platters/trays
• Inform customers of produce specials
• Recommend items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
• Display a positive attitude
• Stay current with promotions, seasonal, and special ads
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained, and maintain temperature logs
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and reporting repairs needed
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents
• Report all safety risks, illegal activities, including robbery, theft, or fraud
• Work cooperatively in high-paced and stressful environments
• Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary
• Support and assist individuals with special needs, minors, and older adults
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Salary Range: $16.91 - $20.71