JOB DETAILS
SANITATION/PORTER
CompanyThe Kroger Co.
LocationGilbert
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 16, 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™.
Founded in 1883 as a single grocery store in Cincinnati, The Kroger Co. has grown into one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia, 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.
We operate under a variety of banner names, including supermarket and retail brands Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Dillons, Mariano’s, Food 4 Less, Pick ’n Save and City Market. Beyond grocery, our pharmacy teams care for customers at more than 2,200 locations nationwide.
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.
The Kroger story is driven by its people. Many of our associates come for a job and discover a career, supported by talent and leadership development, up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement and more than 16 Associate Resource Groups. Together, we are creating the future of grocery retail.
We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities.
To learn more about us, visit TheKrogerCo.com. To explore careers, visit TheKrogerCo.com/careers.
About the Role
Maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the store in adherence to company standards and health department regulations. Clean and maintain exterior front entrance and sidewalk conditions, practice safe food handling procedure, and provide customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service and communicate effectively with store associates
- Practice safe food handling procedures
- Utilize and operate equipment to clean and maintain floor conditions throughout the store
- Clean public rest rooms and fill towel, tissue and soap dispensers; empty and dispose of trash throughout store
- Clean walls, vents and ceilings; exterminate rodents and insects; dismantle, clean and reassemble refrigerated cases
- Move equipment and non-stationary displays to facilitate cleaning
- Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
- Clean and maintain cleaning and sanitation supplies in departments
- Shampoo and vacuum mats and rugs; follow after hand scrubber and trail mops
- Mix cleansers and sanitizers properly for best results and safety
- Spread ice melt and shovel snow from front entrance and sidewalks as needed
- Perform minor maintenance on equipment when needed
- 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/or older adults
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications
MINIMUM
- Ability to read a technical manual, retain, and comprehend
- Ability to perform basic math functions such as addition, multiplication, subtraction and division
- Reading/writing skills to complete forms
- Ability to work as a team member
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend
- Ability to utilize safety awareness and practices
- Good customer service skills
DESIRED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Any previous related work experience
Key Skills
SanitationCustomer serviceFood handlingEquipment maintenanceCleaningSafety awarenessBasic mathCommunicationTeamworkConflict managementIntegrity
Categories
RetailCustomer Service & SupportFood & BeverageSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The sanitation porter is responsible for maintaining safe and sanitary store conditions, including cleaning public areas, restrooms, and refrigerated cases. They also provide customer service and assist with minor equipment maintenance and exterior upkeep.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
151544
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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