Meat Cutter

Summary Bring your meat-cutting skills and commitment to quality to a hands-on role where your expertise makes a difference for our customers every day. Pay Range: $21.50- $26.50 Sign-On Bonus : $1,000 Essential Duties And Responsibilities Cut & Prepare Quality Meat Products Cut, trim, and prepare meat according to established specifications and guidelines. Safely operate knives, saws, cubers, grinders, and other approved Meat Department equipment. Follow established trim specifications to maintain product quality, consistency, and yield. Properly wrap, weigh, price, and label meat merchandise. Inspect products for quality and freshness before preparing them for sale. Follow established Meat Department procedures, case layouts, and product standards. Maintain appropriate product levels and help ensure the meat case is fresh, well-stocked, organized, and appealing to customers. Deliver a Great Customer Experience Provide fast, friendly, helpful, and efficient customer service at all times. Create a welcoming experience by smiling, making eye contact, and thanking customers after fulfilling their requests. Assist customers with product selection and special meat-cutting requests. Answer customer questions about available cuts, products, and preparation options. Provide knowledgeable and courteous service while helping customers find products that meet their needs. Maintain Quality, Freshness & Merchandising Standards Monitor meat products for quality, freshness, appearance, and proper rotation. Follow established case layouts and merchandising standards. Ensure products are properly wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed. Maintain appropriate product availability to support customer needs and sales opportunities. Rotate products according to established procedures to maintain freshness and quality. Help control shrink by consistently following department policies, procedures, and proper product-handling practices. Maintain Food Safety & Sanitation Follow all corporate, Federal, State, and local sanitation and food safety requirements. Follow proper sanitation, food-handling, and temperature-control guidelines. Maintain a neat, clean, safe, and organized workstation according to 5S standards. Properly clean and sanitize knives, cutting equipment, work surfaces, and other Meat Department equipment. Follow company safety procedures when operating meat-cutting equipment and handling products. Properly use required personal protective equipment and safety equipment. Immediately address or report food safety, sanitation, equipment, or workplace safety concerns. Receive & Handle Meat Products Receive meat products delivered to the store, including DSD and warehouse deliveries. Verify products are properly received and handled according to company procedures. Properly move and store products in designated refrigerated and freezer areas. Maintain proper product rotation when stocking and storing merchandise. Help maintain organized, clean, and safe coolers, freezers, storage areas, and workspaces. Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to pass a meat-cutting test. Satisfactory performance reviews. Strong communication skills. Basic literacy skills. Basic computer skills. Education And Experience Satisfactory performance reviews. Basic computer skills. Strong communication skills. High School Degree or equivalent. 6-12 months of related experience. Physical Requirements Bending Frequent 3-5 Hours Exposure to Cold Environment Constant 5-8 Hours Grasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Constant 5-8 Hours Lifting Constant 5-8 Hours up to 75lbs Lifting Frequent 3-5 Hours up to 50lbsLifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 100lbs Pivoting Frequent 3-5 Hours Pushing/Pulling Constant 5-8 Hours up to 50lbs Squatting/Kneeling Frequent 3-5 Hours Twisting Frequent 3-5 Hours Walking Constant 5-8 Hours EQUIPMENT USED Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift. #J-18808-Ljbffr