PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger in; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger, a leading grocery retailer, is seeking a Produce Clerk in Virginia to deliver outstanding customer service. As part of a diverse team, you'll assist in maintaining quality standards while providing a welcoming experience for customers. Joining the Kroger family means embracing a culture of respect and inclusion, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Extensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have a current food handler's permit upon employment.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Second language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Monitor quality standards and support safety programs.
• Prepare and package merchandise, ensuring quality and freshness.

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 and monitor all established quality 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, with a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continually innovate to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. We aim to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today and 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:

• Extensive 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 with free counseling and confidential financial tools through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth via industry-leading training 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:

• Retail experience
• Second language skills (speaking, reading, or writing)

• Model the 3A's of Friendly: acknowledge, assist, and appreciate customers
• Promote corporate brands to customers
• Foster trust and respect among colleagues
• Create a welcoming environment by answering questions and making suggestions about products
• Maintain knowledge of products, assist with produce platters, inform customers of specials, and recommend products
• Prepare, package, label, and inventory merchandise, ensuring quality and freshness
• Inspect products, report discrepancies, and maintain proper temperatures and safety standards
• Support safety programs, report safety issues, accidents, and illegal activities
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment, manage conflict, and act with integrity
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed
• Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults as needed
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations