Meat Associate

About the Company

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 is an associate-first company that emphasizes quality of life through competitive compensation, professional development, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

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 support of the Heinen’s Brand.
• Acknowledge: Greet customers with a smile and eye contact.
• Evaluate: Continuously assess store conditions using the 5-Step QCSSS (Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable) for excellence.
• Thank: Reinforce positive behaviors by thanking teammates 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 for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work the hours required to meet company objectives, including occasional additional time as needed.
• Availability for a non-traditional five-day work schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Occasional exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions.

Schedule

Part-time, less than 29 hours per week. Shifts vary in time and length, ranging from 4 to 8 hours between 6:00 AM and 8:30 PM.