Pt Meat clerk

Meat & Seafood Clerk

Responsible for maintaining all meat cases stocked and clean during business hours, assisting customers, and ensuring adherence to department procedures.

• Maintain cleanliness of meat and seafood cases, storage area, and work area for sanitation and safety.
• Stock meat and seafood cases, presenting product, facing, filling, and organizing items as directed by department schematics, and ensuring tag and price accuracy.
• Examine rotation of all meat and seafood products, paying particular attention to expired stock.
• Respond positively to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, information, and product selection while working the meat counter; include selling and cross‑selling of products.
• Receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitor point of purchase signs; ensure a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods are posted.
• Operate equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Monitor proper temperatures at all stages during production of meat and seafood items.
• Prepare various meat and seafood products, using appropriate ingredients and cooking times.
• Organize, stack, and rotate all meat products in the cooler and freezer.
• Weigh and label meat products using scales, weight measures, and tares; package and wrap products following the proper dating procedures.
• Maintain safety practices while using cutting accessories; comply with mesh glove usage.
• Participate in pre‑inventory preparation; back stock and ensure tags match products.
• Sustain a high level of product knowledge and preparation.
• Perform regular walks of the department to ensure an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance at all times.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• 1-2 years of grocery retail experience in a meat department (preferred).
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.
• Highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to high‑volume retail and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Initiative in problem resolution.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and deadline management.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Multitasking and organizational skills.
• Support and contribute to team goals.
• Availability for varied hours and days as business dictates.
• Familiarity with Health Department guidelines applicable to grocery retail.
• Basic math, weight, and measure knowledge.
• Proficiency with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and meat machinery.
• Expert packaging and wrapping skills.
• Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.
• Knowledge of seafood COOL compliance and product origins.

• Sit – Rarely 1–2 hours.
• Stand – Continuously 1–8 hours.
• Walk – Continuously 2–8 hours.
• Drive – Frequently 2–4 hours.
• Balance – Frequently 34–66%.
• Bend – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Climb (2–6 ft) – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Crawl – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Crouch/Squat – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Kneel – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Reach (forward & overhead) – Frequently 34–66%.
• Twist (45° at waist) – Occasionally 1–33%.
• Lifting/Carrying – 0–10 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%; 11–25 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%; 26–50 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%; 51–100 lbs. Never 0%.
• Repetitive motion – Frequent 34–66% for grasp, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
• Environment – Some extreme temperatures, ventilation, and exhaust fans.

• Base pay: $14.50 – $16.00 per hour, with raises per company policy.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7).
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance for full‑time employees.
• Part‑time benefits program (various options).
• Team‑member discount.
• Career growth opportunities and promotions from within.
• Incentive and recognition programs.

To improve the way communities eat by offering fresh and healthy food at great values, focusing on real food at real affordable prices.