Meat Clerk

Meat ClerkThe Meat Clerk is responsible for maintaining a clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing pre-packaged meat section. This role includes rotating products, cleaning cases, stocking shelves, and building displays. The Meat Clerk will also assist in the meat prep area as needed, while ensuring the store's safety and cleanliness standards are met. A key component of the role is providing excellent customer service, assisting customers with meat selections, and ensuring they have a positive shopping experience.The general purpose of the Meat Clerk is to ensure the pre-packaged meat section is fully stocked, organized, and well-presented while assisting customers with their needs. This position also involves maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the work area and performing other tasks as assigned by the department manager.Position Responsibilities:Product Stocking & Displays: Unload, and stock meat products, ensuring all items are displayed according to store guidelines. Build attractive and organized displays as needed.Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels to ensure popular and essential products are always available. Notify the supervisor when stock is running low or if additional product needs to be ordered.Customer Service: Assist customers by answering questions, offering product recommendations, and providing guidance on meat cuts, cooking methods, and product selection.Work Area Maintenance: Keep the meat department clean and organized, following store hygiene and safety procedures. Regularly sanitize surfaces and equipment in the meat prep area.Meat Prep Assistance: Assist with meat preparation tasks when needed, including cutting, trimming, or packaging products in accordance with store policies and safety standards.Product Knowledge: Be familiar with all meat products, their locations in the store, and the features of each product to provide accurate information to customers.Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and regulations related to meat handling, storage, and sanitation. Ensure proper handling of knives and operation of meat-cutting equipment.Other Tasks: Perform additional duties assigned by the Meat Department Supervisor or Manager, including helping with special promotions, seasonal changes in product displays, or store events.Benefits available for F/T hires:Medical Ins.Tele-MedicineDental Ins.Vision Ins.Life Ins.401(K)Employee Assistance ProgramPet Ins.Earned Wage AccessBenefits Available for Part-Time Employees:Flexible SchedulingEarned Wage AccessEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid VacationPaid Sick TimeRequirements:Previous experience in a grocery store meat department is preferred but not required. Knowledge of meat cuts & preparation techniques is helpful but not required. Strong customer service and communication skills. On-the-job training will be provided.Must be at least 18 years of age (OSHA requirement)Ability to work in refrigerated areas and handle meat products in compliance with store safety standards. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift heavy boxes or products up to 50 pounds.Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with others to maintain smooth operations in the department.Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.Safety-Sensitive Position DesignationThis position has been designated as a Safety-Sensitive Position under applicable Arkansas law. A Safety-Sensitive Position is one in which the performance of job duties while under the influence may constitute a threat to the health or safety of the employee or others.Duties that support this designation include, but are not limited to:Operating machinery, equipment, or motor vehiclesWorking with hazardous materials or foodsPerforming tasks requiring sustained concentration and attention where a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or deathWorking with confidential informationEmployees in this position are prohibited from working while impaired by alcohol or drugs, including marijuana, regardless of medical marijuana cardholder status.The Company reserves the right to take appropriate employment action based on a good faith belief that an employee has violated the Company's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.