Meat Clerk

Meat Clerk Position Summary

The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the goals, values and operating principles of Sedano’s Supermarkets, and in conformity with all laws and regulations governing the company. Every employee is to follow the policies and procedures of his/her department as well as those of the company to ensure smooth operations. Every employee, regardless of job title, is responsible for ensuring a safe environment throughout the store.

• Wrap and package cuts of meat and poultry and assist with the proper presentation of all meat department products into coolers for customers.
• Weigh, label and/or package meat or seafood to be displayed for customers.
• Lift and carry merchandise from back room onto rolling stock cart or directly to display coolers.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
• Rotate products by date to maintain freshness.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Maintain refrigerated cases with appetizing displays of products for sale.
• Aid customers by answering questions regarding products sold within the department; remain knowledgeable about the products sold within the department.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Maintain a friendly attitude, wear the proper uniform or dress code, keep the store stocked and organized, and provide excellent customer service on a regular basis.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Weigh, label and/or package meat or seafood to be displayed for customers.
• Lift and carry merchandise from back room onto rolling stock cart or directly to display coolers.
• Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.
• Rotate products by date to maintain freshness.
• Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.
• Maintain refrigerated cases with appetizing displays of products for sale.
• Aid customers by answering questions regarding products sold within the department; remain knowledgeable about the products sold within the department.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Maintain a friendly attitude, wear the proper uniform or dress code, keep the store stocked and organized, and provide excellent customer service on a regular basis.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Avoid discrepancies in department products by ensuring country of origin labels and/or signage is correct.
• Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Aid with customer areas of Meat, Deli and Seafood when needed.
• Aid with unloading and/or verifying merchandise off meat delivery trucks when needed.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and minimum of 18 years of age;
• Current food safety training certificate required and must be renewed every three (3) years.

Competencies, Skills and/or Qualifications

• Ability to use department equipment properly to accomplish essential duties of the position.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability and willingness to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with managers, co-workers and customers.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to work hours and days scheduled, including holidays and weekends.
• Basic math and numerical skills required including weights, measures and identifying product codes.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Stand in one place for extended periods of time;
• Walk;
• Use fingers and hands;
• Reach with hands and arms;
• Use repetitive motion with arms;
• Speak and hear;
• Use sense of smell;
• Close vision, have eye-hand coordination and peripheral vision;
• Carry, lift and/or move departmental products and merchandise;
• Push and pull carts of departmental products and merchandise;
• S stoop or bend at the waist;
• Twist back and/or neck;
• Crouch or bend at the knees.

Work Environment

• The individual performs duties in a grocery store environment.
• He or she maintains frequent contact with supervisors, employees and customers.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• In this position, there is the frequent use of gloves, knives, wrapping devices, meat and cheese slicers, case cutter, stock cart, refrigerators, freezers, coolers, and cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Floor surfaces may get slippery therefore caution and safety is mandatory.
• Proper attire is required to tolerate freezing temperatures.