PRODUCE / CLERK

Fred Meyer; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain is seeking individuals to create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. The role involves assisting the department manager, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess a food handler's permit and basic math skills, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Opportunities for growth via training programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness.

Skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math skills

Proficiency in a second language

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 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.

About Fred Meyer: 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, we aim to bring diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We focus on innovation and creating memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

We value people and strive to provide the ingredients for success at work and in life. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether seeking a part-time position or a new career, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us: The Kroger Family offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including:

1. Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription.
2. Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay.
3. Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial coaching.
4. Associate discounts on various purchases.
5. Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 over your career.
6. Opportunities for growth via training programs and diverse career paths.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Proficiency in a second language (speaking, reading, or writing).
• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers.
• Promote corporate brands and foster trust and respect among colleagues.
• Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions and making suggestions about products.
• Assist with preparing produce platters/trays and inform customers of specials.
• Recommend products to customers to meet their needs.
• Properly prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness, and take appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate labeling, stocking, and inventory records.
• Report discrepancies and safety issues to management.
• Display a positive attitude and stay current with promotions.
• Ensure proper temperature maintenance and logs for cases and coolers.
• Reinforce safety programs, identify unsafe conditions, and notify management.
• Practice preventive maintenance and report equipment issues.
• Report accidents, safety risks, and illegal activities.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment and manage conflicts constructively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek help when needed to resolve issues.
• Support and assist minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.