Meat Clerk

Job Title

Meat Clerk

PAQ, Inc., Store Location. Reports to Manager.

Regular, Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

The Meat Clerk provides prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service, maintains the meat department’s presentation, and assists with inventory and stocking.

• Greet and assist customers in selecting meat products.
• Prepare ground meat using a meat grinder.
• Package and label meat products.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the meat department.
• Stock and rotate products to ensure freshness.
• Assist with inventory counts and ordering supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic understanding of meat products and cuts, familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management, and knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.

Excellent customer service, basic math skills for weighing and pricing, strong organizational and time‑management skills, and effective verbal communication with customers and team members.

Attention to detail for accurate stocking and labeling; ability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities; aptitude for making informed decisions quickly in high‑pressure situations; genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations.

• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8‑hour shifts.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products.
• Handle small objects with fine motor skills.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
• Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
• Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Work Hours:

Vary with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically 8‑hour shifts for full‑time employees.

Environment:
Indoor, climate‑controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation; relatively damp or humid conditions including wet or slippery floor surfaces.

Primary Work Stations:
Sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage areas.

Dress Code:
Professional and presentable attire as determined by store management, including a name tag, company‑issued shirts, hats, jackets, or personal shirts that are black, burgundy, or blue, in good repair and not faded.

Exposure:
May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals.

Noise Level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment.

Interaction:
Constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast‑paced retail environment.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  No prior experience required; on‑the‑job training provided. Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership 401(k) plans
• Growth Opportunities

PAQ, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PAQ, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States in compliance with applicable federal laws.

Pay Range: $16.90 - $22.00 per hour.