PT Meat Clerk

About the role

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking a Meat & Seafood Clerk responsible for keeping all store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours. This role requires assisting customers as needed and maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor, while adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Meat Department. Currently looking for morning availability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness of meat and seafood cases, storage area, and work area for sanitation and safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping
• Stocks meat and seafood cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Meat Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy
• Examines the rotation of all meat and seafood products paying particular attention to expired stock
• Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection while working the meat counter; requires selling and cross selling of products
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Monitors that proper temperatures are being maintained at all stages during the production of meat and seafood items
• Prepares various meat and seafood products; includes using the appropriate ingredients and proper cooking times for product being made
• Maintains the organization, stacking, and rotating of all meat products in the cooler and freezer
• Uses knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tares to accurately weigh and label meat products; includes packaging and wrapping products and following the proper dating procedures
• Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency degree
• Preferred 1-2 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential
• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures
• Must have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery
• Must have expert packaging and wrapping skills
• Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood
• Understands COOL compliance for seafood products; what country the various products are coming from

Job Function Analysis – Physical Demands

• Sit: Rarely (1–2 hours)
• Stand: Continuously (1–8 hours)
• Walk: Continuously (2–8 hours)
• Drive: Frequently (2-4 hours)
• Balance: Frequently (34–66%)
• Bend: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Climb (2–6 ft): Occasionally (1–33%)
• Crawl: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Crouch/Squat: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Kneel: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Reach (forward & overhead): Frequently (34–66%)
• Twist (45 degrees at waist): Occasionally (1–33%)
• Lifting/Carrying 0–10 lbs.: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Lifting/Carrying 11–25 lbs.: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Lifting/Carrying 26–50 lbs.: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Lifting/Carrying 51–100 lbs.: Never (0%)
• Repetitive Motion Right & Left Grasping: Frequently (34–66%)
• Fine Manipulation: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Pushing and Pulling: Occasionally (1–33%)
• Lower extremities: Never (0%)

Environmental Conditions

• Some extreme temperatures are possible
• Some ventilation and exhaust fans

Pay

$14.50 - $16.00 per hour (actual rate offered will meet or surpass the legal wage requirement for the job's location)

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members including medical, dental, and life insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match