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Kroger Central Division announced on Monday, Nov. 3 its “Season of Staffing” plan to hire approximately 400 associates ahead of the busy holiday season and beyond.
The announcement covers stores across four states, from northwestern Ohio to southeastern Missouri. The grocer invites jobseekers interested in roles such as baggers, cashiers, deli bakery clerks, e-commerce associates, pharmacy technicians, and more.
“Whether you have years of experience or are just starting out, we have a place for you,” Division President Colleen Juergensen said. “Kroger offers a team-oriented, inclusive culture with tremendous potential for growth. We hope applicants quickly discover why Kroger says, ‘Come for a job. Stay for a career.’”
Division leaders will host a hiring event this week at all 126 of its stores.
Kroger “Season of Staffing”
Nov. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m.
All stores
New associates in Kroger Central Division will join more than 18,000 the company wishes to hire across the country.
“Our incredible associates are the heart of Kroger, serving our customers with dedication every day,” said Tim Massa, Kroger executive vice president and chief associate experience officer. “As we enter this special season of giving and gratitude, we’re excited to welcome new associates to join us in providing fresh, affordable food and exceptional customer experiences.”
The Kroger Co. has been honored by Handshake for excellence in early career hiring, earned recognition as One of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek and ranked among Computerworld’s Top 100 best places to work in IT for seven years.
The Kroger Family of Companies offers resources, benefits and training, to support and develop associates:
- Wages & Benefits: Kroger provides comprehensive compensation packages, including competitive salaries and wages, affordable healthcare and retirement savings plans. Over the last seven years, the company has increased wages and comprehensive benefits by 38 percent.
- Perks & Discounts: Kroger provides flexible scheduling, discounts on groceries, electronics, streaming services, travel and more.
- 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 contributed more than $64 million to empower associates at the Kroger Family of Companies further their education with 89 percent 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 and inclusion training.
- Health & Wellness: Kroger continues to support associates’ safety, health and well-being. Associates have access to resources like 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, confidential financial counseling support, 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.
Visit your local Kroger on Thursday, Nov. 6 or KrogerFamilyCareers.com to learn more about pursuing a career in roles that enhance the customer experience at Kroger.