Meat Associate

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. With 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, Heinen’s emphasizes an associate-first culture that prioritizes quality of life, professional development, and leadership opportunities.

Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards

As an associate, you will learn, implement, and master key behaviors that distinguish Heinen’s as a premier supermarket:

• Professional Appearance: Present yourself, your team, products, and department in alignment with our brand.
• Acknowledge: Greet customers with a smile and eye contact.
• Evaluate: Continuously assess store conditions using our 5-Step QCSSS (Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable) for excellence.
• Thank: Reinforce positive behaviors by thanking team members for a job well done.
• Engage: Interact with customers when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Monitor and maintain all food handling and temperature standards.
• Acquire and share knowledge of the Meat Department, including sourcing and culinary tips.
• Write orders using effective pars and planning.
• Work as a team to complete daily tasks such as scanning and recording shrink, order writing, raw production, incidental cutting, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Comply with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compliance with all company policies and standards.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision.
• Production-driven with the ability to perform repetitive tasks while standing continuously.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work the hours required to meet company objectives, including occasional additional time as needed.
• Willingness to work a non-traditional five-day schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Occasional exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions.

Benefits (Illinois)

• Retirement Plan: Company-sponsored 401k plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates with a 5% company match.
• Healthcare Benefits:
  • Medical and pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options.
  • Commuter Benefit options.
  • Company-provided dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
• Paid Time Off: Includes paid sick time.
• Insurance: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Biweekly scheduling for better work predictability.
  • Closed on 7 major holidays.
• Growth and Development:
  • Daily professional development and leadership opportunities.
  • Associate assistance program.
  • Family, parental, and personal leave options.
• Discounts: 20% discount on Heinen’s products.

Schedule

Sunday through Saturday, with shift times varying between 7:00 AM–8:00 PM Monday–Friday and 7:00 AM–7:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. Part-time hours vary.