Pt Meat clerk

About the Role

If you're someone with a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest.

The Meat & Seafood Clerk is responsible for keeping all store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours. They must assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. The position requires adherence to all procedural guidelines set by the Meat Department.

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities

* Ensures cleanliness of meat and seafood cases, storage area, and work area for sanitation and safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.

* Stocks meat and seafood cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Meat Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.

* Examines the rotation of all meat and seafood products paying particular attention to expired stock.

* Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection while working the meat counter; requires selling and cross selling of products.

* Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.

* Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.

* Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.

* Monitors that proper temperatures are being maintained at all stages during the production of meat and seafood items.

* Prepares various meat and seafood products; includes using the appropriate ingredients and proper cooking times for product being made.

* Maintains the organization, stacking, and rotating of all meat products in the cooler and freezer.

* Uses knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tares to accurately weigh and label meat products; includes packaging and wrapping products and following the proper dating procedures.

* Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife.

* Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.

* Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.

* Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.

* Other duties as assigned.

* High school diploma or equivalency degree.

* Preferred 1-2 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.

* Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

* Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.

* Ability to adapt to the ever-changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.

* Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.

* Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.

* Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

* Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.

* Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.

* Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.

* Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.

* Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.

* Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.

* Must have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.

* Must have expert packaging and wrapping skills.

* Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.

* Understands COOL compliance for seafood products; what country the various products are coming from.

• 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 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%

• 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 51-100 lbs. Never 0%

• Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34-66%
• Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1-33%
• Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1-33%
• Lower extremities Never 0%

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust…