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JOB DETAILS

APPAREL/CLERK

CompanyThe Kroger Co.
LocationViolet Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 13, 2026
About The Company
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us or apply for a job, visit TheKrogerCo.com.
About the Role

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

  • 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.
  • Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
  • Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
  • Observe scheduled shift operating hours.
  • Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil codes.
  • Model excellent customer service, demonstrating friendliness, and maintaining a clean and orderly department.
  • Demonstrate creative merchandising.
  • Keep displays fully stocked and conditioned according to department standards.
  • Be aware of arrival dates of products.
  • Maintain workload to guarantee that production deadlines are met.
  • Receive and utilize all bulletins, announcements, and special programs to assist with creating additional sales.
  • Complete all paperwork according to company policy.
  • Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, cash control, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed.
  • Promote sales through intercom announcements.
  • 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 

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position.
  • Knowledge of basic math: counting, addition, and subtraction.

 

Desired 

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing.

 

Key Skills
Customer serviceMerchandisingInventory managementStockingBasic mathCommunicationSafety complianceLoss preventionCash controlProduct knowledge
Categories
RetailCustomer Service & SupportFood & Beverage
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The clerk is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a clean and organized department, and managing merchandise inventory. They must also assist with sales goals, follow safety protocols, and ensure all department standards are met.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
150367
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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