Company hiring for salaried and hourly roles
in retail, supply chain, healthcare and delivery
CINCINNATI, April 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:
KR), today announced it is seeking to hire new associates for
opportunities in retail, supply chain, healthcare and delivery to
meet the company's ongoing staffing needs heading into the spring
season. Candidates are invited to explore rewarding roles across
the business, from cashiers, baggers and deli bakery clerks to
pharmacy technicians, Kroger delivery drivers and many more.
"Led by our purpose to Feed the Human Spirit, we are gearing up
to hire associates who are passionate about making a difference for
our customers and communities," said Tim
Massa, senior vice president and chief people officer. "We
are committed to offering associates a culture of opportunity and a
career with purpose, from early talent and veterans to
justice-impacted individuals and those seeking a new challenge.
While many may join our team in pursuit of a job, we truly want to
help our associates discover a fulfilling career."
Kroger, recognized for its industry-leading benefits, culture
and commitment to creating a workplace that respects and values
every community, has been named a top place to work by
the American Association of People with Disabilities and
Disability:IN™, was honored by Handshake for excellence in
early career hiring, named a best workplace for diverse
professionals by Mogul, earned recognition from Newsweek as One of
America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and ranked
among Computerworld's Top 100 best places to work in IT.
A longtime supporter of service members and military families,
Kroger is committed to providing opportunities that support
veterans' unique needs. In the last 10 years, Kroger hired more
than 50,000 veterans in stores, technology, logistics and more. The
retailer continues to support veteran associates through the
Veterans Associate Resource Group (ARG) uniting Kroger veterans and
veteran supporters. ARG members share the common purpose of
highlighting the talents and strengths of associates with military
experience through education, mentoring and networking while
supporting veterans in need within local communities. Kroger is
proud to be the largest cumulative donor to the United Service
Organizations (USO) in the organization's 82-year history.
Kroger also invites students considering a career in retail to
join the company through seasonal internships. Kroger internship
programs provide an inclusive, engaging experience with one-on-one
mentorship, as well as coaching and guidance from managers.
"With six generations making up our workforce, Kroger
understands the importance of early talent development and how
impactful internship programs can define company culture for years
to come," said Dawn Gilmore, senior
director of talent acquisition. "We are looking forward to
welcoming 286 summer interns this season as they embark on their
professional career at Kroger. Interns work on real projects
leading to real results, they gain business knowledge and get
first-hand experience with senior leaders, valuable networking
opportunities and career development skills."
Kroger offers resources, benefits, and training, to support
and develop associates including:
- Wages & Benefits: Kroger provides comprehensive
compensation packages, including competitive salaries and wages,
healthcare and retirement.
- Continued Education & Tuition Reimbursement: Kroger offers
tuition reimbursement program, offering up to $21,000 for both part-time and full-time
associates, covers GED courses to Ph.D. programs. Since its
inception, this program has approximately $54 million to empower associates at the Kroger
Family of Companies further their education with 94% of the
recipients being hourly associates.
- Training & Development: Kroger offers on-demand,
role-specific training and resources through internal channels and
modern learning platforms, as well as leadership, career
advancement and diversity, equity and inclusion training.
- Health & Wellness: Kroger continues to support associates'
safety, health and well-being. Associates have access to resources
like The Well-Being Assistant powered by Magellan Health that is
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offers free
counseling sessions, and BetterHelp virtual counseling.
- Financial Wellness: Kroger offers free financial counseling
through the Goldman Sachs Ayco tool, giving associates access to
coaches as well as online tools and resources to create a savings
plan, learn how to avoid common financial pitfalls and explore
opportunities to maximize all available company benefits.
- Perks & Discounts: Kroger provides flexible scheduling,
discounts on groceries, electronics, streaming services, travel and
more.
The company is offering a free year of Boost by Kroger Plus at
the $59 membership level for all
current and newly hired associates now through December 31, 2024. Boost by Kroger Plus offers
members free next-day delivery, exclusive savings and 2X Fuel
Points for every $1 spent. Members
can save up to $1,000 per year on
fuel, groceries and delivery fees, any way they shop.
Those seeking a fresh opportunity are invited to apply using an
all-new, mobile-friendly candidate experience. This makes it easier
than ever to find the perfect role, seamlessly apply using profile
import capabilities from LinkedIn or Indeed and join the Kroger
team – quickly. Visit krogerfamilycareers.com to learn
more about pursuing a career at Kroger.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR),
we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are,
across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who
serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital
shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety
of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and
uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To
learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor
relations site.
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