APPAREL/CLERK at The Kroger Co. in University Place, WA

• 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.

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.