Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. 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 are 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. 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 have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family! What you'll receive from us: The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well‑Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We help you thrive, with access to: 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. For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page! Minimum Position Qualifications: Customer Service skills Effective communication skills Desired Previous Job Experience: Retail Experience is preferred but not necessary Essential Job Functions: Courtesy Clerk / Grocery Bagger is responsible for bagging groceries at checkout for customers. Associate will strive for at least five items per bag while ensuring that contents or items are not damaged. Courtesy Clerk / Grocery Bagger follows best practices for bagging items in various types of bags (reusable / plastic / paper). Associate will assist in removing customer's merchandise from the bottom of the bascart for checkout. Courtesy Clerk / Grocery Bagger will offer to help customers load bags into their car. Perform basic shelf conditioning. Inform customers of grocery specials. Return merchandise to store shelves. Gather bascarts and return them to designated areas. Clean spills, collect and pick up trash inside the store and parking lot. Clean all areas inside and outside the store. Handle and assemble seasonal merchandise. Understand the store's layout, locate products, and conduct price checks for cashiers. Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures; identify unsafe conditions, accidents, or issues and notify store management. Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines. Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notifying the appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair. 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. Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines. Ability to work cooperatively in a high‑paced and sometimes stressful environment. Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, non‑confrontational and cooperative manner. Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information. Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues. Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr