PRODUCE/LEAD CLERK

The Kroger Co. • Kent, WA

7d • $30 - $32

About The Position

The Produce/Lead Clerk directs and supervises the functions, duties, and activities of the Produce department while supporting its day-to-day operations. The role creates outstanding customer experiences through exceptional service and helps maintain a safe, clean, and fresh environment that encourages customers to return. It works toward established department sales and profit goals and monitors quality assurance standards. The clerk supports the Customer 1st strategy and encourages associates to provide excellent service while demonstrating the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math, including counting, addition, and subtraction.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Must obtain a current food handlers permit once employed.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience preferred.
• Produce experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow local, state, and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations, and company guidelines.
• Promote trust and respect among associates and communicate company, department, and job-specific information.
• Establish performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork.
• Develop schedules that manage customer volume throughout operating hours.
• Train and develop associates in their jobs, including inventory, stocking, CAO, Key Retailing, and other duties.
• Create a welcoming customer environment by answering questions and recommending products sold in the department and throughout the store.
• Offer product samples and inform customers of produce specials.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action.
• Use Fresh Insights to support proper sell-through and reduce shrink.
• Recommend produce items to customers to meet their needs.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
• Implement the department’s merchandising promotional plan and keep associates informed about current, future, seasonal, and special ads.
• Help monitor and control department expenses.
• Monitor inventory and stocking conditions, note discrepancies, and assist with inventory.
• Help ensure price integrity, including shelf tags and promotional signs.
• Maintain proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain temperature logs.
• Reinforce safety programs, follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and notify store management.
• Inspect equipment for preventive maintenance needs and notify the appropriate department or store manager of repairs.
• Report safety risks, issues, customer or employee accidents, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Work in refrigerated areas for hours at a time and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to training programs and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed