Smith’s Seeks to Hire 1700 Associates at Hiring Event October 13

Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, a division of the Kroger Family of Companies (NYSE: KR), today announced its second hybrid hiring event, including virtual and on-site interviews, will take place from 2-5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13. 

The grocer’s mission is to hire 1,700 associates by finding talent for retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, and pharmacy and healthcare roles. 

“Smith’s is eager to welcome new associates to our organization as we prepare for an incredible holiday season where customers are planning to return to larger family gatherings and celebrations,” said Aubriana Martindale, Smith’s Corporate Affairs Manager. “It’s an exciting time to work in grocery retail, and as one of the leading retailers and employers in the Intermountain West, we’re committed to offering associates a culture of opportunity and career with purpose, competitive pay and benefits, and flexible schedules. We truly want our associates to have a rewarding and uplifting experience while meeting our customers’ needs and delivering on our promise to be in-stock, fresh, and friendly.” 

Smith’s offers resources, benefits, and training, to support and develop associates and make their lives easier including:

• Wages & Benefits: Smith’s provides comprehensive compensation packages, including competitive salaries and wages, healthcare, and retirement. 
• Continued Education & Tuition Reimbursement: Smith’s tuition reimbursement program, offering up to $21,000 for both part-time and full-time associates, covers a GED to PhD. Since inception, this program has benefitted 6,789 associates nationally, with hourly associates making up 88.4% of those who have taken advantage of the offering so far. 
• Training & Development: Smith’s offers on-demand, role-specific training and resources through FEED desktop and mobile and modern learning platforms like Axonify as well as leadership, career advancement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion training. 
• Health & Wellness: Smith’s continues to further support associates’ safety, health, and well-being by coaching managers to lead with compassion and empathy and through resources like The Well-Being Assistant powered by Magellan Health that is available 24/7 and offers free counseling sessions as well as BetterHelp, another mental wellness resource. The organization also encourages use of Whil, a wellness platform that encourages activities like mindfulness, yoga, and sleep. Additionally, the organization continues to award a one-time payment of $100 to associates who become fully COVID-19 vaccinated. 
• Perks & Discounts: Smith’s provides flexible scheduling, an advance pay option through partner DailyPay, as well as discounts on groceries, electronics, streaming services, travel, and more.

“We know that a career looks different for everyone, so we strive to provide the tools and support associates need to create their own path to success. No matter where your journey begins, we have fresh opportunities for everyone,” continued Martindale.

Hiring Event Details 

Smith’s welcomes individuals who are looking for a career with purpose. To preview all available roles and register for the hiring event, visit Smith’s career site. 

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