POSITION SUMMARY:

To make a positive contribution and measurably impact grocery store sales by ensuring successful execution of weekly projects in designated Kroger stores through merchandising and reset work. Complete section plan-o-gram work on a scheduled basis in a grocery store environment. Support division’s merchandising efforts in a manner consistent with The Kroger Co. Mission and P.L. Marketing, Inc.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Merchandise displays by maintaining inventorying and completing scheduled updates
Read and understand plan-o-grams
Collect plan-o-grams, new item tags and new item product and prepare work area in order to complete section reset
Break down sections in an orderly manner to allow customers to shop other sections in that aisle
Re-position shelving and place product according to updated schematic
Clean up work area
Complete forms and report section completion to Kroger and immediate supervisors
Can work independently with little supervision
Be professional and helpful when dealing with customers
Maintain good relationship with store management team and staff
Follow safe work practices at all times
Comply with the guidelines established for part-time employees, especially those regarding timeliness, productivity, teamwork, communication and clocking in/out guidelines
Must remain qualified as an insurable driver (as established/required by position/location assignment)
Other duties as assigned
During periods of reduced regular scheduled hours due to circumstances including but not limited to holidays or unforeseen urgent customer support needs, employees may be responsible for additional store support outside of their normal essential job functions

Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Be 18 years of age or older
Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in the English language
Highly motivated self-started who can work with minimal supervision
Qualify as an insurable driver with excellent driving record (as established/required by position/location assignment)
A smartphone with internet/data access is required. This position may require installation and utilization of an app on your smartphone to complete the requirements of the position. This may include, but is not limited to, requiring app permissions such as enabling location services, camera, and photo gallery access
Must be able to provide personal tape measure and safety gloves to perform essential job functions

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Must be able to:
- remain standing for several hours at a time
- lift, push or pull 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
- continuously reach up and bend down, kneel, squat, reach in all directions and have unlimited upper and lower body mobility
- lift and extend 30 lbs. above the head, sometimes repeatedly
- have unlimited manual dexterity
- tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures (0-90 degrees)

DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:

Retail store experience

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships in Kroger Stores to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
Building Trust – interacting with others in a way that gives Kroger employees confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language
Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees
Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations
Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
Safety Awareness – identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee and customer safety; upholding safety standards
Self-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period
Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed

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Part-time Assistant Retail Merchandising Representative in Hillsdale and Jackson, Michigan Area