(CAN) Meat Associate

Walmart; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada in Hamilton, ON is seeking a Meat Associate to deliver outstanding customer service, keep the meat department clean and stocked, and support daily sales activities. You will assist with deli items, rotate stock, and ensure pricing accuracy while following food safety and health guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, hands-on work, and a positive customer experience, with a starting minimum pay rate of 18.40 CAD per hour.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a fast-paced retail setting.
• Ability to rotate stock and maintain freshness.
• Comfort with heavy lifting and physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department organization and standards.
• Ensure accurate pricing and signing.
• Follow food safety and cold chain practices.
• Prepare and serve deli products on customer orders.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Hands-on

Tools

Slicers

Stackers

Rotisserie ovens

Deep fryers

Job description

Position Summary

Working as a Meat Associate at Walmart Canada is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced retail environment. In this role, you deliver outstanding customer service by living Walmart’s values, keeping the meat department clean, organized, and well-stocked, and supporting daily sales activities. As part of the team, you help create a fresh, inviting shopping experience for customers. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands‑on work, teamwork, and making a positive impact on every customer visit.

What you’ll do

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Maintain Department Organization and Standards

Keeps the department clean, organized, and properly zoned to ensure it is customer-ready at all times. Rotates stock regularly and removes expired or unsellable products.

Ensure Accurate Pricing and Signing

Ensures all merchandise is correctly signed and priced. Follows established procedures for ordering, clearance, markups and markdowns, signing, flagging, pricing, and labeling.

Follow Food Safety and Cold Chain Practices

Adheres to food safety and cold chain standards, including temperature checks, thermometer calibration, proper food handling, product rotation, sell-by dates, and expiration date compliance.

Prepare and Serve Deli Products

Takes customer orders and prepares deli items such as meat, cheese, and fried chicken. Uses slicers, stackers, rotisserie ovens, deep fryers, and other tools safely to prepare food, fill display cases, and complete special customer orders.

Health and Safety Compliance

Follows all Health and Safety guidelines and Company policies to maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic work environment.

Flexibility (Availability/Work Schedule)

• Be open to working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs. Your adaptability helps ensure the store runssmoothlyand customers receive consistent, high-quality service.

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES IN THIS ROLE

High Task Volume in a Fast-Paced Environment

• Manages overnight hours effectively and planning accordingly to stay energized and focused.
• Effectively manages work hours and plans ahead to maintain energy and focus throughout the shift.
• Handles a fast-paced workload with efficiency, ensuring large volumes of restocking and recovery are completed accurately and on time.

Physical Demands

• Performs physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, bending, and lifting inventory, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 20 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Performs repetitive tasks such as stocking, zoning, and organizing products with attention to detail and consistency to uphold store standards.

WHY YOU'LL ENJOY WORKING HERE

Energetic, Fast-Paced Environment

Thrive in a dynamic setting where every day brings something new.

Appreciation for Your Efforts

Your contributions are recognized and valued.

Career Growth Opportunities

Build your skills and advance your career with us.

Meaningful Impact

Take pride in helping customers save money and live better.

The minimum rate of pay for this position starts from $18.40.

Le taux horaire minimum pour ce poste débute à 18.40.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

510 CENTENNIAL PKWY N, HAMILTON, ON L8E 0G2, Canada

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