PRODUCE/GM CLERK

Kroger; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to create outstanding customer experiences. This role emphasizes exceptional service and maintaining a safe, clean environment to encourage customer loyalty. Responsibilities include managing produce, ensuring quality, and adhering to safety regulations. Join a diverse team committed to positive community impact and enjoy comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities. If you're passionate about food and customer service, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Healthcare

Flexible scheduling

Counseling services

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a current food handler's permit if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for customers and answer their questions.
• Maintain product quality and freshness by inspecting items regularly.
• Support safety programs and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math knowledge

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Create outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and fresh environment that encourages our customers to return. Help achieve sales and profit goals established for the department. 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 of others.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations, and company guidelines.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions and recommending products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Perform duties related to cutting and packaging produce, stocking, CAO, and Key Retailing to company standards.
• Prepare fruit and vegetable platters/trays.
• Offer product samples and inform customers of produce specials.
• Review and inspect products for quality and freshness, taking appropriate action as needed.
• Recommend produce items to ensure customers get the products they want and need.
• Lift up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Maintain awareness of inventory and stocking conditions, noting discrepancies.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained, and temperature logs are kept.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying management of repairs.
• Report safety risks, accidents, and illegal activities such as theft or fraud.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts in a reasonable, non-confrontational manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• At least 18 years old
• Effective communication skills
• Basic math knowledge (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Current food handler’s permit (if applicable)

Desired

• Produce experience

About Us

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. We serve customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of Kroger, we aim to bring diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, committed to creating positive experiences for our customers and communities.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including healthcare, flexible scheduling, counseling, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. For more details, visit our Benefits Page.