HOME/RELIEF ASST DEPT LEADER

Fred Meyer, a division of Kroger Co.

Location: Portland, OR 97086, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Friday, 31 July 2026
Valid Through: Sunday, 30 August 2026

Job Description

Fred Meyer, a division of Kroger Co. is hiring a HOME/RELIEF ASST DEPT LEADER in Portland, OR. This is a full-time position.

Assist with the management of the department, maximize all financial opportunities, and assume the management responsibilities in the absence of the Home Merchandising Assistant Manager and Home Operations Assistant Manager. Role model and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum
  • BA/BS in business or related field plus a minimum of six months of Fred Meyer experience and one year related retail experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass drug test
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work weekends on a regular basis, work any shift and work overtime as needed
  • Ability to travel independently on a rare basis
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Accuracy/attention to detail
  • Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
  • Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
  • Ability to work within set time frames
  • Ability to continue education, as necessary

Desire
  • Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and organizational structure
  • Proficiency with Returns Management System and current Company email
  • Experience directing and participating on project teams
  • Working knowledge of alarms, sprinklers, and printers
  • Model "Customer 1st" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
  • Teach and demonstrate selling skills
  • Complete customer incident and associate injury reports
  • Communicate daily tours, sales, and goals to staff
  • Understand and follow labor agreements, when applicable
  • Promote and follow Company initiatives
  • Verify recovery and store conditions
  • Process special orders
  • Maintain stockroom fixture bay and review bay dating
  • Verify all read and signs are completed
  • Train associates and follow up on training needs
  • Process salvage, returns, call backs, recalls, and review write offs
  • Review supply needs and recap to File Maintenance Clerk
  • Verify accuracy of Toy & Variety consolidation orders
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

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