Produce Specialist: Freshness & Customer-First Service

Kroger; Kokomo (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a customer-focused associate to support the Produce/Department team in a fast-paced retail environment. You will assist customers, stock and label merchandise, and help ensure products meet quality and safety standards.

You will follow company policies, promote brand products, monitor temperatures, and maintain logs. This role requires resilience, attention to detail, and teamwork to deliver an outstanding shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and promote products to meet needs.
• Stock, label, and inventory department merchandise.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized displays and workspaces.
• Monitor temperatures and logs for product safety and freshness.
• Follow safety procedures and report risks to management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kroger is seeking a customer-focused associate to support the Produce/Department team in a fast-paced retail environment. You will assist customers, stock and label merchandise, and help ensure products meet quality and safety standards.

You will follow company policies, promote brand products, monitor temperatures, and maintain logs. This role requires resilience, attention to detail, and teamwork to deliver an outstanding shopping experience.