Meat Wrapper / Sanitation

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About the role

Responsible for wrapping and labeling meat products using a wrapping machine. Stocks display cases, operates meat grinder, Ross tenderizer, moisture fat tester, and manual pallet jack. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and reassembles equipment sanitized the previous night.
• Reworks display case and rotates product.
• Re-stocks meat room supplies and boxes of meat up to 70 lbs (99 lbs for some tasks).
• Stocks meat display cases and follows department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished product.
• Operates automatic wrapping machines: takes large trays of styrofoam-packaged meat from wheeled racks, places individual packages into the machine, sets label machine according to product type and price, prints and applies labels.
• Moves wrapped and labeled meat on large trays of wheeled carts and stocks in display cases by reaching through sliding windows or moving racks to the floor.
• Operates meat grinder: dumps meat into the machine and checks fat content of each batch.
• Operates tenderizing machine following proper department production procedures and standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes the area throughout the day, including windows, to comply with health code (sanitation standards and proper temperatures).
• Cleans and sanitizes the meat room, including disassembly of equipment and power washing at end of day.
• Washes, applies cleaning agents, wipes, and mops all surfaces and equipment.
• Empties drain screen.
• Operates commercial dishwasher, power sink, or washes by hand in three-compartment sinks.
• Performs routine maintenance for machinery, equipment, and implements.
• Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Operates vehicles, equipment, or machinery as required.
• Assists with department duties and in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 99 lbs.
• Open availability to meet the needs of the business (apart from any religious or disability considerations).
• Authorization to work in the United States (proof required if hired).

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance.
• Health care reimbursement account.
• Dependent care assistance plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan (for eligible employees).