Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
associate discounts
Job Description
Fred Meyer is a premier retail company operating extensively across the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. Established as a beloved one-stop shopping destination, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998, combining decades of local experience with the resources and expertise of one of the largest retailers in the United States. This integration has allowed Fred Meyer to continuously innovate and provide exceptional value, selection, and service to its customers. The company prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every associate is valued, respected, and given the tools to succeed. With over... Show More
Job Requirements
- Successfully completed checker training
- ability to handle stressful situations
- effective communication skills
- knowledge of basic math: counting, addition, and subtraction
- must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position
- must be 18 or older
Job Qualifications
- Successfully completed checker training
- effective communication skills
- knowledge of basic math: counting, addition, and subtraction
- promote trust and respect among associates
- ability to handle stressful situations
- high school diploma or equivalent
- customer service experience
- courtesy clerk experience
- second language speaking, reading and/or writing
Job Duties
- Promote trust and respect among associates
- create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the store
- gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the store and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
- responsible for being visible, friendly, and actively greeting, engaging and assisting customers
- process customer transactions through the check lane quickly, accurately, and efficiently
- observe scheduled shift operating hours
- receive accurate payment for merchandise
- make change
- process checks, credit and debit charges according to proper departmental procedures for paperwork and the performance of duties
- understand the Point of Sale system, and handle various tenders, rain checks, complex loyalty offers, coupons and checkout procedures according to company policy
- record the sale of items to the register by moving merchandise across the scan window, using a hand-held scanning gun or, if necessary, the 10-key pad
- understand and adhere to the company’s cash handling procedures and work honestly and effectively to control loss
- understand and adhere to guidelines on restricted sale items, such as Alcohol, Tobacco, Fireworks, and Videos
- follow procedures to limit shrink such as, but not limited to: checking for bottom of basket, scanning all items to ensure proper balance on hand, avoid manual hand rings, and close the loop procedures
- able to complete transactions in the time allotted to ensure productivity benchmarks are met
- report pricing discrepancies as directed by company policy
- stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
- offer and/or mention to customers all company directives such as Kroger Personal Finance, fundraising requests, customer service surveys, fuel points
- keep checkout area clean by wiping down all surfaces
- reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
- notify management of customer or employee accidents
- report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
- adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
- ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, cash control, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed
- must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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