Meat Associate

Heinen's Grocery Store; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Company-sponsored 401k plan (5% match)

Healthcare Benefits

Medical and Pharmacy coverage

Flexible Spending and HSA options

Dental and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid sick time

Life, disability insurance

Work-Life Balance

Flexible schedules

Biweekly scheduling

Major holidays closed

Growth and Development

Assistance program

Family, Parental and Personal Leave

20% product discount

Job summary

Heinen’s is seeking a Retail Professional to uphold the Diamond Difference standards at multiple locations in Ohio and Illinois. You will prioritize daily work, maintain food safety standards, and support the Meat Department with sourcing tips and daily operations.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work a non-traditional schedule including weekends and evenings. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to comply with company policies and standards.
• Sense of urgency with ability to work independently to meet daily tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks while standing.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work non-traditional five-day schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Monitor and maintain all food handling and temperature standards.
• Acquire and share knowledge of Meat Department sourcing and culinary tips.
• Write orders using effective pars and planning.
• Work collaboratively to complete daily tasks; tasks include scanning, recording shrink, order writing, raw production, cutting, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Comply with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Company Overview

Established in 1929, Heinen’sis a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 23 locations – 18 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

• Opportunity for promotion*

Company Overview

Established in 1929, Heinen’sis a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 23 locations – 18 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy , placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Retail Professional – Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards

As an associate of Heinen’s there are key components to learn, implement and master. Each of these are integral to the Heinen’s Brand and to your success. These are simple behaviors that help distinguish us as the premier supermarket in Northeast Ohio and Chicago.

Professional Appearance -

Ensure you present yourself, your team, your products, and your department in support of our Brand.

Acknowledge -

Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact.

Evaluate -

Develop the habit of evaluating store conditions on a continuous basis using our 5-Step QCSSS (Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable) for excellence.

Thank -

Thank each other for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes to support your team.

Engage -

Engage customers when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Monitor and maintain all food handling and temperature standards.
• Acquire and share knowledge of Meat Department such as sourcing and culinary tips.
• Responsible for writing orders using effective pars and planning.
• Responsible for working as a team in order to complete daily tasks as needed, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, raw production, incidentally cutting, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Comply with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Possess the ability to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work the number of hours required to meet company objectives, with the understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Must be willing to work the non-traditional five-day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and evenings.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions, hot or cold.

Illinois Benefits Information

• Retirement Plan
• Company-sponsored 401k plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates. 5% company match.
• Healthcare Benefits
• Medical and Pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options, as well as Commuter Benefit options.
• Company-provided Dental and Vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Time Off, including paid sick time.
• Insurance
• Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible schedules.
• Biweekly scheduling for better work predictability.
• Closed on 7 major holidays.
• Growth and Development
• Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
• Wellbeing
• Company-provided associate assistance program.
• Family, Parental and Personal Leave options.
• Discounts
• 20% discount on Heinen's products.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.