GROCERY/LEAD CLERK

Crystal Lake, IL, United States (On-site) Job Description Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Responsibilities Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude. 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. Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about. Inform customers of grocery specials. Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered. Recommend grocery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need. Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action. Label, stock and inventory department merchandise. Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager. Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads. Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained. Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management. Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify 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. Qualifications Minimum Must be 18 or older Ability to handle stressful situations Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction) Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing) Job Info Job Identification 201057 Job Category Store Operations Posting Date 06/17/2026, 01:12 PM Locations 105 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, US (On-site) 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kroger