About this position
Description:
Job Title: Meat Clerk / Wrapper
Department: Meat
Reports To: Meat Manager or Store Manager
Location: [Your Store Name/Location]
Employment Type: [Full-Time / Part-Time]
Job Summary:
The Meat Clerk / Wrapper supports the meat department by packaging, labeling, stocking, and displaying meat products. This role ensures freshness, cleanliness, and proper rotation of products while providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Weigh, wrap, and label meat products for self-service and full-service displays.
- Stock and rotate meat cases and prepackaged product to ensure proper product freshness and presentation.
- Monitor product dates and remove any expired or outdated items.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of wrapping station, tools, and display areas.
- Assist with unloading and organizing meat deliveries.
- Help customers locate products and answer basic questions.
- Ensure proper labeling of all items, including product name, weight, price, and use-by date.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and store procedures.
- Work closely with meat cutters to support production and sales.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior retail, grocery, or food service experience is helpful but not required.
- Ability to work in cold environments and handle raw meat.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
- Basic math and reading skills.
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.
- Reliable, with a strong work ethic and good communication skills.
- Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Working Conditions:
- Regularly works in refrigerated areas.
- Exposure to raw meat and use of scales, wrapping machines, and cleaning agents.
- Fast-paced environment with physical demands including standing, bending, and lifting.