PRODUCE/CLERK

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating memorable experiences for customers and communities. As part of a dynamic team, you'll provide exceptional service and help maintain a clean and safe environment. With a focus on growth and development, this role offers opportunities for training and career advancement. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and tuition reimbursement, while making a positive impact in your community. If you're passionate about food and people, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Associate Discounts

Paid Time Off

Emotional Support Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain a positive attitude.
• Basic math skills for counting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Assist department manager in reaching sales and profit goals.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Math Skills

Stress Management

Bilingual Proficiency

Education

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 and monitor all quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent 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 serve customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family, we are committed to bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the center of it all.

We value people and strive to provide the ingredients for success at work and in life. Whether you're seeking part-time work or a new career, we offer opportunities to grow. Apply today to join our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility.
• Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial coaching programs.
• Associate discounts on various products and services.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through training programs and diverse career pathways.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Proficiency in a second language (speaking, reading, or writing).
• Role 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, answer product questions, and make suggestions.
• Assist with produce platter/tray preparation and inform customers of specials.
• Recommend products, prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness, report discrepancies, and maintain proper storage temperatures.
• Display a positive attitude and stay current with store ads and promotions.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed, equipment is maintained, and safety risks are reported.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment, manage conflicts, and act with honesty and integrity.
• Follow directions, seek assistance when needed, and support customers with special needs.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.