Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger

Responsibilities Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger is responsible for bagging groceries at check out for customers Associate will strive for at least five items in the 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 bottom of bascart for checkout. Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger will offer to help customers with loading 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 store and parking lot. Clean all areas inside and outside of 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 and 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 notify 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 high paced and sometimes stressful environment. Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational 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. Qualifications Customer Service skills Effective communication skills Desired Previous Job Experience Retail Experience is preferred but not necessary Benefits 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. Participation in a 401(k) plan, subject to certain eligibility requirements. Group term life insurance eligibility. Eligible for an annual bonus based upon company performance. Associate discounts. Health care benefits. Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave. Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program. Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements. Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kroger