MEAT/JOURNEYMAN

About the role

Perform general production work as assigned and help maintain and operate the department. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer needs.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained.
• Train and follow up with Meat Department associates on temperature logs to ensure accurately recorded temperatures.
• Be personable, neat, and cheerful.
• Operate light power equipment as needed.
• Learn procedures and methods of the meat department.
• Work safely in accordance with safety rules to avoid injury.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and well organized.
• Maintain clean, safe, and clutter-free floors.
• Create a friendly impression on customers.
• Communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates.
• Follow all current rules and duties of the Meat Department, Company, and State and Federal laws.
• Keep work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Must work safely with various chemically based cleaning solutions, sharp tools, and certain equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.

Qualifications

• Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation (desired).
• Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity (desired).
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling (desired).