Cashier

Responsibilities

• Be visible and actively greet, engage and assist customers.
• Process customer transactions through the check lane quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Understand and adhere to the company's limits on cash shortages and/or overages.
• Work honestly and effectively to control loss.
• Report pricing discrepancies to the Scan Coordinator.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for postage stamps, gift cards, and coupons.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Follow food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
• Work cooperatively in high-paced and sometimes stressful environments.
• Manage conflict in a reasonable, non-confrontational and cooperative manner.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).

About the Company

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're 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.

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. That’s why 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’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.

What You’ll Receive From Us

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• 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.

About the Team

The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience. To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance.

Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans.

Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

• Health care benefits.
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Associate discounts.
• Growth and development benefits such as tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence.
• Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career.