Meat Production

MEAT PRODUCTION

REGULAR FULL TIME - $19.00-$22.00/HR

SHIFTS: COMPLETE OPEN AVAILABILITY - WEEKENDS REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

As Meat Production Clerk, you focus on supporting the Meat Department with customer service to ensure the highest level of success in the day-to-day operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner.
• Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of Meat Department products and services.
• Describe attributes of the meats we sell and cooking techniques to customers.
• Aid with preparation of products according to the Company’s specifications and recipes. (e.g. ground meat, sausage, ready-to-cook products, cured meats, marinaded meats, seasoned burger patties, etc.)
• Package, weigh, label, and price products for full service and self-service cases, using the Cry-O-Vac (ROP) when appropriate.
• Maintain display cases to ensure product quality, cleanliness, and accuracy of signs and pricing. (e.g. set up displays, check dates and rotate, replenish ice, etc.)
• Aid with the breakdown and inspection of delivery/vendor orders.
• Accurately follow proper rotation practices when organizing and storing received deliveries.
• Operation of equipment. (e.g. price scale, meat grinder, knives, etc.)
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Organize, rotate, and stock workstation and department supplies. (e.g. paper goods & packaging products, product ingredients, etc.)
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment. (e.g. floors, counters, windows, workstations, slicers, grinders, etc.)
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old.
• General Meat Department experience
• Basic product knowledge, including how to prepare/cook meat (Meat, Poultry, and Seafood).
• Demonstrated ability in knife handling, other cutting equipment, and safety procedures.
• Know how to effectively prioritize competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Capacity to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic math skills.
• Conversational English skills required when working with customers.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT - The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position:

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Constantly lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent-to-constant exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

BENEFITS

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Medical, Dental, And Vision
• 401 (k) retirement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time off
• Flex Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care
• Regular Wage Increases
• Commuter Benefits
• Safety Incentive Program
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.