Production and Retail Operations Worker - 1839 Cherokee Meat Co.

About the role

Supports both production and retail operations. Responsible for daily operations of meat processing, maintaining equipment and sanitation standards, and supporting retail operations through customer service.

Responsibilities

• Unloads and handles livestock including carcass dressing.
• Processes meat, including cutting, trimming, slicing, and grinding for wholesale and retail.
• Packages products; moves inventory to appropriate storage.
• Maintains inventory records and participates in traceability procedures.
• Operates and sanitizes meat processing equipment; performs regular maintenance.
• Cleans temperature audits and equipment functionality checks.
• Ensures compliance with USDA-FSIS sanitation, inspection, and safety regulations.
• Handles product integrity during mechanical and temperature-related issues.
• Provides fast and friendly customer service.
• Operates the cash register, processes sales, and handles cash and credit transactions accurately.
• Stocks shelves thoroughly and ensures merchandise is appropriately priced and faced.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the retail space, including counters, doors, windows, floors and shelving.
• Empties trash receptacles and replaces liners as needed.
• Supports inventory tracking and restocking efforts.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor while interacting with customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and one (1) to three (3) years of experience in the operations and maintenance of meat harvest, fabrication and processing, associate equipment, and the collection of research data, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Basic written, communication, presentation and computer skills.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to identify produce results.
• Ability to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and handle or feel.
• Ability to talk, hear, and see.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

About The Team

The Cherokee Nation Cultural & Economic Development is a part of the Cherokee Nation Businesses family and invests in the brightest talent to keep our company, culture and economy thriving. With success in industries like tourism, hospitality and gaming, film and food, there are exciting career opportunities for qualified candidates. Join a team that celebrates sharing the authentic story of the Cherokee people with a mission to promote the economic wellbeing of the Cherokee Nation by delivering tremendous value to our customers, communities and markets we serve.