Meat Sales Associate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Keep meat department cases well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand. Smile and greet customers, make suggestions, and answer questions about various cuts and preparation of products. Takes orders for future delivery and helps fill special requests. Help resolve customer concerns in a prompt and courteous manner. Set up displays and rotate product as needed. Ensure that meat is fresh, in saleable condition with proper prices and signage. Handle product that is spoiled, damaged or close to expiration as detailed by company procedures and standards. Remove product that is not saleable to ensure quality. May grind and cut certain meats and poultry. Weigh and wrap merchandise at customer request; apply sticker showing correct price and weight. Maintain necessary logs to track freshness and quality. Adhere to all food and personal safety codes when handling product or utilizing kitchen tools. Responsible for general sanitation in the department. Follow cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements. Dispose of trash properly. Empty bone cans. Assist in minimizing shrink and controlling damages. Report shortages or overages to manager. May assist with receiving, unloading, checking‑in, breaking‑down, and storing deliveries through operation of power jack or hand jack if properly trained. Training provided. May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained. Training provided. Ensure smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co‑workers and superiors. Responsible to continuously improve job performance. Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE). Including but not limited to cut‑resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear, etc. May also be called upon to assist in other departments. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). No prior experience required. RATE OF PAY AND BENEFITS The hourly rate for this position starts at $12.77 and goes up to $20.00. Weis Markets offers a competitive salary with access to a variety of benefits and resources such as minimum essential coverage (MEC) Plan which includes 100% in‑network coverage for all preventative care services required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and has two supplemental medical plan options, the Advantage and Elite plans, dental, vision, short‑term disability, term life and AD&D, and voluntary insurance such as hospital indemnity, critical illness, 401(k) retirement savings plans, scholarship program and associate discount programs, auto and home insurance, employee assistance program, pet insurance, purchasing power and paid time off and sick pay provided the eligibility and criteria specific to the position is met. EEO STATEMENT Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr