One of the largest grocery store chains in the United States is about to get a little larger, especially in metro Atlanta.
On Saturday, May 14, Kroger will be hosting a one-day job fair in 186 stores. How many positions are open? About 1100 in Georgia, South Carolina and eastern Alabama, with the majority of work available in metro Atlanta.
Positions run the gamut; Kroger is looking for cashiers, baggers, clerks and new associates to help staff the bakery, floral and deli, in addition to every other department throughout the stores. But regardless of job responsibilities, the primary attribute Kroger looks for in new hires is a strong commitment to customer service, according to Glynn Jenkins, Kroger's public relations director for the Atlanta Division.
"Kroger's growth trajectory creates more job opportunities for current and future associates. At this time, our stores across the Atlanta Division including Georgia, South Carolina and Eastern Alabama have openings for bright, hard-working associates who are passionate about making a difference for customers every day. We are looking to fill 1,100 positions in Georgia--nearly 900 of those in metro Atlanta. Kroger offers solid wages, affordable health care and other benefits to associates."
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Kroger is known for providing a generous benefits package to part-time employees who log as few as 12 hours a week. One part-time cashier says she pays as little as $5 a week for medical coverage. In addition, according to information posted on the chain's web site, the company offers benefits to improve and support healthier living, which includes a Weight Watchers option, discounted gym memberships and coaching programs. Kroger also offers employees paid vacation, stock options, life insurance, discounted home and auto insurance, adoption benefits, tuition assistance and college scholarships.
Saturday's job fair will take place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at all of Kroger's 186 stores throughout the Atlanta Division, which includes surrounding areas of Georgia, South Carolina and eastern Alabama. Kroger's human resources team is asking all applicants to apply online at jobs.kroger.com before attending Saturday's job fair. However, come ready to interview on-the-spot Saturday and bring a resume, if you have one.
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