Meat/Seafood Clerk

About the role

Does the opportunity to work with protein foods sound exciting? Does the opportunity to learn a skilled craft and working with your hands sound like an exciting adventure? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Meat Clerk!

Overview of Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service, practicing safe food handling procedures and a high level of product knowledge and preparation techniques.
• Receive, store, and grind meats; unloads and transports fresh, cured, and boxed meats and poultry from delivery truck.
• Count and weigh incoming articles and compare results against an invoice; examine meats in storage and rotate meats to avoid aging.
• Assist customers with questions, special orders, and needs, while maintaining a positive, customer focused work environment.
• Give customers direction of product location throughout the store, and perform and follow our “Clean as You Go” and “Fresh at 4” Programs.
• Adhere to all procedural guidelines set by the Meat Department.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, and basic math, weights, and measures knowledge.
• Dependable and reliable, with the ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Outgoing and friendly behavior, positive attitude, and ability to interact with customers.
• Knowledge of weekly ad items, and the ability to perform general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and sanitizing work areas.
• Ability to lift/carry products horizontally/vertically between 25 to 90 lbs., stand for up to 4 hours continuously, and walk up to 2 miles per 8 hours.
• Good vision for using sharp knives, band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine, and tenderizer.
• Ability to work inside a temperature controlled area and perform general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and sanitizing work areas.
• Competitive pay, sick time plan, vacation accrual plan, opportunities for career growth, 15% discount for you and one other family member, and more.

Benefits

• Comprehensive program to support you and your family, including competitive pay, sick time plan, vacation accrual plan, and opportunities for career growth.
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts.
• Flexible schedules, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match, and more.
• Get Paid Every Day! Sprouts offers DailyPay - transfer the money you've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.

Eligibility Requirements

May Apply For The Following Benefits: Bonus based on company and/or individual performance, Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, Health Savings Account with company match, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, Company paid short-term disability coverage, Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers, Paid holidays, and more.

Why Sprouts

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods, and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.