PRODUCE/CLERK

Fred Meyer; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean and safe environment while assisting in achieving sales goals. Ideal candidates will embrace a customer-first strategy, demonstrating core values of respect and integrity. With opportunities for growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those who are caring and eager to learn. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and help feed the human spirit in your community.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of basic math required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Role model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Create a welcoming environment and assist customers with product inquiries.
• Ensure product quality and safety by inspecting items regularly.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 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 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 questions and make suggestions about products
• 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
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action with those items
• Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
• Display a positive attitude
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and logs are kept
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and reporting repairs needed
• Notify management of customer or employee accidents
• Report all safety risks, issues, and illegal activities to store management
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and 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 and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
• Perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation