Meat Clerk

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or equivalency degree
• •Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times
• •Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise
• •Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• •Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential
• •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
• •Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• •Must be able to lift 26-50 lbs
• •Must be able to lift 11-25 lbs
• •Must be able to lift 0-10 lbs
• •Must be able to stand continuously for 1-8 hours
• •Must be able to walk continuously for 2-8 hours
• •Must be able to balance frequently
• •Must be able to bend occasionally
• •Must be able to climb 2-6 ft occasionally
• •Must be able to crawl occasionally
• •Must be able to crouch/squat occasionally
• •Must be able to kneel occasionally
• •Must be able to reach forward and overhead frequently
• •Must be able to twist 45 degrees at waist occasionally
• •Must be able to push and pull occasionally
• •Must be able to grasp frequently
• •Must be able to perform fine manipulation occasionally
• •Must be able to maintain proper temperatures at all stages during the production of meat and seafood items
• •Must be able to ensure cleanliness of meat and seafood cases, storage area, and work area for sanitation and safety
• •Must be able to stock meat and seafood cases
• •Must be able to examine the rotation of all meat and seafood products paying particular attention to expired stock
• •Must be able to respond positively to customer's inquiries and assist customers with purchases, information and product selection
• •Must be able to receive, inspect, and log products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality
• •Must be able to monitor the point of purchase signs
• •Must be able to operate and use equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• •Must be able to prepare various meat and seafood products
• •Must be able to maintain the organization, stacking, and rotating of all meat products in the cooler and freezer
• •Must be able to use knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tares to accurately weigh and label meat products
• •Must be able to maintain proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department
• •Must be able to comply with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife
• •Must be able to participate in pre-inventory preparation
• •Must be able to sustain a high level of product knowledge and product preparation
• •Must be able to walk department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times

Desired Qualifications

• •Preferred 1-2 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures
• •Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus