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HOME HARDLINES/LEAD CLERK

Fred Meyer, Happy Valley, OR, United States


Overview
Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Support the day-to-day functions of the department operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we\'re proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

What You\'ll Receive From Us

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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Minimum Qualifications

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic math: counting, addition, and subtraction

Ability to handle stressful situations

Must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position

Must be 18 or older

Preferred Qualifications

Retail experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil codes

Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store

Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products

Understand the store\'s layout and be able to locate products

Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department

Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads

Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory

Observe scheduled shift operating hours

Demonstrate creative merchandising

Condition all products in assigned sections according to company policy

Understand and perform cashier functions

Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed

Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions and notifying store management

Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair

Notify management of customer or employee accidents

Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

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