In the Intermountain West and Southwest regions of the United States is Smiths food and drug is a leading chain of supermarkets. Smith's food and drug, better known as Smith's, has 132 stores located in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.
The idea plainsman is for it to be a one-stop shopping center for all your grocery and drug needs. Smith's was founded in 1932 by Lorenzo J Smith in Brigham City, Utah. His son joined the business and began expanding it. Dee Smith, Lorenzo's son, continue to build and add to the company until his death in 1985. By the early 1990s, Smith's had expanded within an attempt to go into the Southern California market.
This expansion into Southern California was completely unsuccessful and resulted in nearly $500 million in debt. By the late 1990s, Smith's have been acquired by Fred Meyer of Portland. Today Smith's food and drug division is owned by the Kroger Company.
Smith's food and drug has many different career opportunities for you to choose from. They have many manufacturing positions available. Many of these positions are available on dairy farms, in bakeries, in beverage production companies, and specialty food production companies, and in ice cream companies.
Related jobs (also see Whole Foods application and Trader Joes application)
Smiths grocery store benefits package is extensive and competitive. Depending on your position or location, you may be eligible for the following benefits:
Medical coverage
Health savings account plans
Health coaching/screenings
Prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Retirement benefit plan
401(k) savings plan
Kroger stock options & awards
Adoption benefits
Basic & voluntary life insurance
Dependent life insurance
Personal accident insurance
Short-term/long-term disability
Long-term care insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Paid vacation
Group auto & home insurance
Group legal insurance
Subsidized parking or bus fare
These positions generally will mean that you will be responsible for creating a product that will be sold by Smith's. While you may not be directly working for a Smith's supervisor you will be considered part of the Smith's family.
There are also several store opportunities for you to take advantage of. This could be working as a cashier, lead, manager, assistant manager, back person, or stock person. You may also be in working in the office area which might include finance or human resources.
Because Smith's food and drug is also a pharmacy, you also find positions in the pharmaceutical area. A pharmacist will be on staff whenever the pharmacy is open. The support staff will include pharmacy technicians.
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