21745 Meat Cutter I / FT - Elyria, OH

Save-A-Lot, Ltd.; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Team Member Referral Program

Job summary

Save-A-Lot, Ltd. Elyria store is seeking a Meat Cutter to prepare meat, stock the case, and provide excellent customer service. You will cut, wrap, weigh, and label products, rotate stock and maintain safety and sanitation standards daily.

You’ll also help coach teammates and ensure displays maximize sales. Requirements include 18+, high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and English proficiency; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year meat-cutting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in basic math and measurement.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; Spanish a plus.
• Dependable and flexible to work in other areas as needed.
• Commitment to safety, sanitation and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead meat department to meet and exceed goals and standards.
• Order, merchandise, and manage shrink in the meat area.
• Coach and train others on meat tasks and safety procedures.
• Prepare, cut, wrap, and price meat products for display.
• Maintain proper dating, rotate stock, and ensure quality.
• Enforce policies and procedures in the store.

Skills

Meat Cutting

Customer Service

Teamwork

English Proficiency

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Slicing Equipment

Knives/Power Saws

Job description

Store 21745, 125 Cleveland St, Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Purpose

The Meat Cutter ensures the store’s meat department operates at the standards set by the company, driving sales and maximizing profitability. The Meat Cutter delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and trimming /preparing standard cuts of meat as outlined in the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. The Meat Cutter demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the success of the team.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and follows direction with the Meat Specialist
• Responsible for leading the performance of the meat department to achieve and exceed metric goals
• Responsibilities include product ordering, merchandising, productivity and maintaining control of shrink to meet company and business unit goals
• Responsible for coaching and training others who complete meat related tasks within the meat department
• Sets and executes all work priorities and directs the assignment of individual tasks within the meat department
• Responsible for enforcing meat policies and procedures within assigned store
• Using knives and power equipment, cuts and/or packages authorized beef, pork and poultry items according to company policies and procedures
• Ensures displays and case signs are updated appropriately, and meat is presented to maximize sales
• Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per company policy, both in the display case and in the storage cooler
• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in display counter according to company policy & procedures so they will appear attractive and appealing to the customers
• Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat
• Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery, to maintain cold chain and ensure meat quality
• Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily and adhered to per company policy
• Responsible for following and executing all company policies and procedures which includes but is not limited to: COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat/Produce Scale operation, Mark Downs, Inventory Processes, Meat POG’s, Meat Cutter Resource Manual, Daily Manager Signoff and Meat Cutting List
• Responsibilities may include other perishable and non-perishable related duties necessary to maintain optimal store performance
• Protects company property, funds and merchandise
• May be assigned to work in more than one store and other areas of the store

About You

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• One year of previous experience cutting meat including using hand tools and power equipment, such as knives, slicers, grinders, cubing machines and power saws preferred
• Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance and performance management
• Proficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills. Language proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus
• Must be dependable and flexible, including a willingness to work in other areas of the store as needed with little or no advance notice
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Must adhere to uniform dress code

Physical Requirements

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment with a standard temperature of 38-45 degrees
• Requires the ability to reach, bend, twist, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 100 pounds
• Requires the ability to move heavy product with assistance
• Must have the ability to stand, walk and / or move about for extended periods of time
• Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp, and use sawing motions for extended periods of time

Our Values

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.

Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome

Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence

Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability

Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

Eligible for Team Members who are full-time or who average 30 or more hours per week are eligible for health and welfare benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Store 21745, 125 Cleveland St, Elyria, Ohio, United States of America