(CAN) Meat Associate

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

Job summary

Walmart Canada in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Meat Associate to support the meat department and deliver great customer service while keeping displays clean and well stocked.

You will assist with deli items, follow safety protocols, and help with pricing, signing, and labeling. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset with ability to engage customers in a fast‑paced setting.
• Teamwork and reliability to support the meat department daily.
• Understanding of food safety standards and proper handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Keep the meat department clean, organized, and edge-to-edge ready for customers.
• Ensure accurate pricing and signing; follow procedures for orders, markdowns, and labeling.
• Follow food safety and cold chain standards, including temperature checks and date compliance.
• Prepare and serve deli items such as meat and cheese; operate slicers and fryers safely.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and store policies.
• Be flexible with shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Tools

Slicer equipment

Thermometer calibration

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

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 runs smoothly and 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

• Age – 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications

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

Primary Location

1108 PEMBROKE ST E, PEMBROKE, ON K8A 8P7, Canada