Kroger Employment

About Kroger

The Kroger brand began in 1883, when Barney Kroger used his life savings to open a grocery store in Cincinnati, Ohio. The chain's namesake was an innovator in many areas, creating the first in-store bakery, manufacturing his own products to sell, and selling meat and groceries in the same place, which was unheard of at the time. The company has since grown from that single location to more than 2,500 stores in 31 states, making it one of the largest retailers in the United States.

Barney Kroger's emphasis on offering everything under one roof can still be seen in stores today, with pharmacies, on-site gas stations, a floral department, and thousands of products. A 1999 merger with Fred Meyer expanded the corporation, which currently includes Ralphs, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith's, Fry's Food, Hilander, Food4Less, and many other grocery, drug, and convenience stores.

Career Opportunities

Because Kroger is such a large company, there are many opportunities for employment at the store and corporate level.

Hourly Store and Distribution Center Positions

Hourly store workers are the core of the Kroger brand. They work directly with the customers, stocking products, assisting patrons, working the checkout lane, manning the service desk, and keeping the store clean. Distribution center employees make sure local stores receive the products they need to keep shelves stocked. Workers may choose these positions for part-time or seasonal employment, or build a career as a cashier or clerk.

Shared Services

A large company like Kroger requires a lot of behind-the-scenes work to keep it running smoothly. The shared service centers manage accounting and human resources data for the entire corporation, including accounts receivable, banking, and help desk duties. Service centers are located in Hutchinson, Kansas and Nashville, Tennessee.

Hourly administrative support positions are available in the following shared services divisions:

• Accounting
• Call center
• Human resources
• Payroll

Professional Employment

Professional-level Kroger employment is available in the following areas:

• Administrative support
• Corporate office
• Information systems
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Pharmacy
• Transportation and warehousing

Applying for Kroger Employment

The careers page offers all the links you need to begin your job search. The site lists opportunities across all Kroger corporate properties.

Hourly Store Positions

For hourly Kroger employment at the store level, visit the online job application form. Enter your zip code and a search radius to find stores in your area. Click on a location to apply directly to that store. The site claims the application process will take between 10 and 50 minutes, depending on the position for which you are applying. The online application also allows you to save an in-progress application and return to it within 48 hours. You can also visit your local store to apply. Many locations offer computer kiosks for submitting an application.

Distribution Center Positions

Follow the link for applying for hourly distribution center employment to find a list of centers currently hiring. Clicking on a site name will take you to the general Kroger online employment form. However, a few centers may have special requirements. Read any notes provided carefully. For instance, the Houston Distribution Center requires interested applicants to complete a tour of the facility before they may apply to be sure they understand the nature of the job. Following the tour, you must call to indicate your continued interested in distribution center employment if you want to be considered for this type of Kroger employment. If a site is not included on the list, the location is not currently accepting applications.

Shared Services

To apply for a shared services position, click on the site-specific link. You will be directed to the same application system used to hire hourly store employees. You must choose the "Administrative Support" job position when applying to be properly considered for these jobs.

Professional Employment

Kroger partners with Monster.com to allow potential applicants to search for relevant positions. Select a location, job category, division, and/or position type. Click on a job title to learn more about any position and use the "Apply Now" button to submit your information.

Employment with the Kroger corporation offers something for everyone, and it's easy to get started along a new career path with the company's online application process.