Retail Merchandiser

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 the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

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

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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