SANITATION/PORTER

Kroger; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kroger Tempe store is hiring for a store cleaning associate committed to safe, sanitary conditions and outstanding customer service. You will clean floors, restrooms, walls, ceilings, and equipment, and support teams to keep the front entrance inviting.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning tools, replacing bulbs, handling cleaning supplies, and assisting with minor maintenance. Please note this is a full-time, on-site role with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a technical manual and retain information.
• Ability to perform basic math functions such as addition and subtraction.
• Reading/writing skills to complete forms.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend.
• Ability to utilize safety awareness and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and communicate effectively with store associates.
• Clean and maintain exterior front entrance and sidewalk conditions.
• Clean public rest rooms and replenish supplies; dispose of trash.
• Clean walls, vents and ceilings; dismantle and reassemble refrigerated cases.
• Move equipment and non-stationary displays to facilitate cleaning.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Shampoo and vacuum mats and rugs; follow cleaning protocols.
• Mix cleansers and sanitizers properly for safety.
• Spread ice melt and shovel snow from front entrance as needed.

Skills

Reading/writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the store in adherence to company standards and health department regulations. Clean and maintain exterior front entrance and sidewalk conditions, practice safe food handling procedure, and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and communicate effectively with store associates
• Utilize and operate equipment to clean and maintain floor conditions throughout the store
• Clean public rest rooms and fill towel, tissue and soap dispensers; empty and dispose of trash throughout store
• Clean walls, vents and ceilings; exterminate rodents and insects; dismantle, clean and reassemble refrigerated cases
• Move equipment and non-stationary displays to facilitate cleaning
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
• Clean and maintain cleaning and sanitation supplies in departments
• Shampoo and vacuum mats and rugs; follow after hand scrubber and trail mops
• Mix cleansers and sanitizers properly for best results and safety
• Spread ice melt and shovel snow from front entrance and sidewalks as needed
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment when needed
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

MINIMUM

• Ability to read a technical manual, retain, and comprehend
• Ability to perform basic math functions such as addition, multiplication, subtraction and division
• Reading/writing skills to complete forms
• Ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend
• Ability to utilize safety awareness and practices

DESIRED

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any previous related work experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 201750
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 08/04/2026, 03:23 PM
• Locations 9900 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ, 85284, US

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• – A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• – Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• – Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• – Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• – Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through your industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• – Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.