Meat Associate

Heinens Inc; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan (5% company match)

Medical & Pharmacy coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Life, short & long-term disability ins

Flexible schedules

Biweekly scheduling

Major holiday closures

Leadership development

Job summary

Heinen’s, Inc. in Willoughby, OH is seeking a Meat Associate for a full-time position. The role involves daily task prioritization, meat department knowledge, and teamwork to meet production and service goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining food safety standards, writing orders, and participating in training. The position offers a path for promotion within a family-owned regional grocery retailer with a strong associate-first culture.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Production-driven with the ability to work on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Ability to frequent lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work the hours required to meet objectives, with occasional extra time.
• Willingness to work non-traditional five-day schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Exposure to extreme conditions, hot or cold.

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 tips.
• Write orders using effective pars and planning.
• Work as a team to complete daily tasks (scanning, shrink, order writing, production, cutting, stocking, merchandising).
• Comply with all safety standards.
• Attend corporate meetings and training classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Policies and standards

Sense of urgency

Independent work

Repetitive task endurance

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Flexible hours availability

Weekend/evening availability

Work under varied conditions

Job description

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Meat Associate

Full Time Willoughby, OH, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $21.00 Annually

*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.

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, incidental 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.
• 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.
• 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.