
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Prescription drug insurance
Paid holidays
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
Health Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid sick time
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Kroger, originating from a humble grocery store in Cincinnati over a century ago, has evolved to become the largest grocer in the United States. Operating nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 unique banners, Kroger is synonymous with quality, innovation, and community focus. As America’s grocer, Kroger prides itself on bringing together diverse teams driven by a passion for food and dedicated to serving customers with respect, honesty, and integrity. Their core values emphasize diversity, inclusion, and the safety of everyone within their stores. Beyond just groceries, Kroger endeavors to Feed the Human Spirit, creating a fulfilling experience for customers, employees, and communities alike.
Working at Kroger means more than a job; it means becoming part of a family that values purpose, growth, and success. The company offers supportive work environments with flexible scheduling for both part-time and full-time associates. Kroger is deeply committed to employee well-being, offering a broad array of benefits that address physical, emotional, and financial health.
The Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger role is a key entry-level position that touches customers directly and shapes their shopping experience. This position is ideal for individuals who are caring, service-oriented, and eager to learn. The associate will create outstanding customer experience through exceptional service by bagging groceries efficiently while ensuring the safety and integrity of items. Additionally, they maintain clean and safe store environments, help customers load groceries into their vehicles, and provide information about grocery specials and store layouts. Beyond handling bags and merchandise, the Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger serves as a friendly ambassador for the Kroger brand, embodying the company’s core values every day.
This role opens doors to abundant growth opportunities within Kroger, supported by industry-leading training programs and a commitment to career development. With tuition reimbursement of up to $21,000 over a career, associates can pursue continuing education to augment their skills. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off with holiday and sick pay, emotional support through counseling programs, and associate discounts on a wide array of products and services.
Joining Kroger means becoming part of a vibrant, inclusive workplace where your potential is nurtured, your successes are celebrated, and your contributions help feed the human spirit in communities nationwide. Whether seeking a flexible part-time role or a career path, Kroger offers opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive in an enriching environment.
Working at Kroger means more than a job; it means becoming part of a family that values purpose, growth, and success. The company offers supportive work environments with flexible scheduling for both part-time and full-time associates. Kroger is deeply committed to employee well-being, offering a broad array of benefits that address physical, emotional, and financial health.
The Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger role is a key entry-level position that touches customers directly and shapes their shopping experience. This position is ideal for individuals who are caring, service-oriented, and eager to learn. The associate will create outstanding customer experience through exceptional service by bagging groceries efficiently while ensuring the safety and integrity of items. Additionally, they maintain clean and safe store environments, help customers load groceries into their vehicles, and provide information about grocery specials and store layouts. Beyond handling bags and merchandise, the Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger serves as a friendly ambassador for the Kroger brand, embodying the company’s core values every day.
This role opens doors to abundant growth opportunities within Kroger, supported by industry-leading training programs and a commitment to career development. With tuition reimbursement of up to $21,000 over a career, associates can pursue continuing education to augment their skills. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off with holiday and sick pay, emotional support through counseling programs, and associate discounts on a wide array of products and services.
Joining Kroger means becoming part of a vibrant, inclusive workplace where your potential is nurtured, your successes are celebrated, and your contributions help feed the human spirit in communities nationwide. Whether seeking a flexible part-time role or a career path, Kroger offers opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive in an enriching environment.
Job Requirements
- Customer service skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary
- Ability to work cooperatively in a high-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- Customer service skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary
- Ability to work cooperatively in a high-paced environment
Job Duties
- Bag groceries at checkout for customers
- Strive to place at least five items in each bag while preventing damage
- Follow best practices for bagging in various bag types including reusable, plastic, and paper
- Assist customers by removing merchandise from the bottom of baskets
- Offer help loading bags into customers' cars
- Perform basic shelf conditioning
- Inform customers about grocery specials
- Return merchandise to store shelves
- Collect and return baskets to designated areas
- Clean spills and collect trash inside the store and in the parking lot
- Clean all areas inside and outside of the store
- Handle and assemble seasonal merchandise
- Understand store layout and locate products
- Conduct price checks for cashiers
- Enforce safety programs by complying with procedures and reporting unsafe conditions
- Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
- Inspect equipment and notify management of repairs needed
- Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering product questions
- Follow all local, state, federal laws, and company guidelines
- Work cooperative in a high-paced environment
- Manage conflict in a nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
- Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
- Follow directions and seek help to resolve issues
- Provide assistance to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults
- Perform essential functions of the role with or without accommodation
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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