
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.38 - $17.88
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Fred Meyer is a prominent retail company based in Portland, Oregon, operating as a subsidiary of The Kroger Company since its merger in 1998. With over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska, Fred Meyer serves a diverse customer base by offering a wide range of products that meet everyday needs. As part of The Kroger Company, one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, Fred Meyer embraces a strong commitment to community, customer service, and employee well-being. The company thrives on innovation and inclusivity, bringing together passionate teams with a shared goal: To Feed the Human Spirit. This mission reflects the company’s dedication not only to providing quality products but also to creating meaningful experiences for customers, employees, and communities alike.
The role of Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger at Fred Meyer is vital in ensuring an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. This position is designed for individuals who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to contribute to a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. As a Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger, you will play a key role in supporting the checkout process by efficiently bagging groceries while maintaining care to avoid damage. Furthermore, you will assist customers by loading bags into their vehicles, answering product-related questions, informing them about specials, and contributing to overall store upkeep by cleaning spills, gathering baskets, and stocking shelves.
This position is ideal for candidates seeking either part-time employment or a stepping stone into a broader career within the retail and grocery industry. Fred Meyer offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate a variety of lifestyles, and the company fosters a workplace culture grounded in respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to grow their careers through extensive training programs and diverse career pathways available across the Kroger family of companies.
In addition to a fulfilling role, Fred Meyer provides comprehensive benefits to support the well-being of its associates. Employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage. The company also offers paid time off, including holiday and sick leave, and emotional and financial support through counseling and financial coaching programs. Notably, Fred Meyer invests in the future of its team members by offering up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over their careers, empowering employees to pursue continuing education and professional growth.
Working at Fred Meyer means joining a community where people matter and success is a shared journey. The Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger position offers more than just a job—it provides a chance to be part of a team making a difference in customers’ lives while advancing your own career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
The role of Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger at Fred Meyer is vital in ensuring an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. This position is designed for individuals who are caring, purpose-driven, and eager to contribute to a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. As a Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger, you will play a key role in supporting the checkout process by efficiently bagging groceries while maintaining care to avoid damage. Furthermore, you will assist customers by loading bags into their vehicles, answering product-related questions, informing them about specials, and contributing to overall store upkeep by cleaning spills, gathering baskets, and stocking shelves.
This position is ideal for candidates seeking either part-time employment or a stepping stone into a broader career within the retail and grocery industry. Fred Meyer offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate a variety of lifestyles, and the company fosters a workplace culture grounded in respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to grow their careers through extensive training programs and diverse career pathways available across the Kroger family of companies.
In addition to a fulfilling role, Fred Meyer provides comprehensive benefits to support the well-being of its associates. Employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage. The company also offers paid time off, including holiday and sick leave, and emotional and financial support through counseling and financial coaching programs. Notably, Fred Meyer invests in the future of its team members by offering up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over their careers, empowering employees to pursue continuing education and professional growth.
Working at Fred Meyer means joining a community where people matter and success is a shared journey. The Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger position offers more than just a job—it provides a chance to be part of a team making a difference in customers’ lives while advancing your own career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Job Requirements
- Customer service skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work cooperatively in high-paced environments
- Ability to manage conflict reasonably
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance
- Physical ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation
- Willingness to provide support to diverse populations
- Adherence to safety and food regulations
Job Qualifications
- Customer service skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to manage conflict in a nonconfrontational manner
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary
- Ability to support diverse customer needs including minors and individuals with special needs
- Physical ability to perform job duties
- Previous retail experience preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Bag groceries at checkout for customers
- Strive to bag at least five items while preventing damage
- Follow best practices for bagging reusable, plastic, and paper bags
- Assist customers by removing merchandise from basket bottoms
- Offer help loading bags into customers’ cars
- Perform basic shelf conditioning
- Inform customers of grocery specials
- Return merchandise to store shelves
- Gather baskets and return them to designated areas
- Clean spills and collect trash inside store and parking lot
- Clean all areas inside and outside the store
- Handle and assemble seasonal merchandise
- Locate products and conduct price checks for cashiers
- Comply with safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
- Adhere to food safety regulations
- Inspect equipment and report repair needs
- Create a welcoming environment by answering customer questions
- Follow all local, state, federal laws, and company guidelines
- Work cooperatively in a high-paced environment
- Manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively
- Maintain honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
- Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues
- Provide support and assistance to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
- Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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