Full Time Apprentice Meatcutter

Harristeeter; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefit plans eligibility after:

Waiting periods for benefits

Job summary

Harris Teeter in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Apprentice Meat Cutter to help cut and process meat products, maintain clean work areas, and deliver excellent customer service. You will also unload stock and reload salvaged items as needed, with opportunities to interview and train fellow associates.

The role requires teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and willingness to participate in training programs to support store goals and sales growth.

Qualifications

• Associates must be at least 18 years of age.
• Commitment to unparalleled customer service; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing and training associates.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Assist in appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Responsible for efficiently cutting and processing the complete variety of meat products to achieve maximum yield and gross profit according to Meat Standards, cleaning work areas, providing customer service unloading stock, and reloading salvage.

What You’ll Do

• Responsibilities may include interviewing and training associates.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Assist in appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Supporting Leadership Through the 5 Es

• As an associate, you are a key part of our success. You represent our values every day and help bring our purpose to life. Through the 5Es, you can lead from any role by showing up with care, pride, and a commitment to doing your best work—for your team, our customers, and the company.
  • Envision: Understand how your job makes a difference. Know the “why” behind your tasks and how they support your team and store goals. Ask questions if something doesn’t make sense and speak up with ideas to help things run better.
  • Energize: Bring a positive attitude and energy to work every day. Greet others with kindness, support your teammates, and celebrate wins—big or small. Stay focused, even during busy times, and help lift others up when things get tough.
  • Enroll: Be a team player. Listen, share your ideas, and ask how you can help. Get to know your coworkers and learn what they do. Make sure everyone feels welcome and included by showing respect and care.
  • Enable: Take pride in learning and growing. Ask for help when you need it and look for ways to get better every day. Use the tools and resources available to you. Offer to help train new associates or show someone how to do something the right way.
  • Execute: Do your job well and take ownership of your work. Be on time, follow through, and ask questions if you're unsure. Pay attention to detail, follow safety and quality standards, and take pride in doing things the right way the first time.

What You Bring

• Associates must be at least 18 years of age.
• Commitment to unparalleled customer service; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.
• Complete Company's training including but not limited to new hire orientation, food sanitation, customer service network, safety, food safety, and product knowledge.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and depth perception.

Job Title: Apprentice Meat Cutter
Job Code: 033
Department: Meat
Reports To: Market Manager
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Retail Store Locations
Created/Updated Date: January 2026

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Sep 18, 2026

You will be eligible for Harris Teeter’s group benefit plans that pertain to your position upon the completion of applicable waiting periods. Your eligibility for these benefits is subject to the terms of the applicable plan and Harris Teeter policy.

WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, STORE 264 - HARRIS TEETER

Requisition #: 2621258

All warehouse associates must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal access to employment, services and programs is available to all persons. It is the policy of Harris Teeter to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and candidates for employment and to administer all human resource practices such as recruiting, hiring, promoting, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.