Meat Associate/ Meat Production

Heinen's Grocery Store; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored 401k plan with 5%  +

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Discounts on products

Job summary

Heinen’s is seeking aRetail Professional in Illinois to uphold the Diamond Difference standards, ensuring excellent customer service and product presentation. You will learn and master brand behaviors, support meat department knowledge, and collaborate with team members to manage daily tasks and meet store goals.

The role emphasizes working a flexible schedule, strong communication, and adherence to safety standards, with comprehensive Illinois benefits including retirement, healthcare, and paid

Qualifications

• 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 perform repetitive tasks while standing.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work non-traditional five-day schedule, including weekends.
• Occasionally exposed 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 such as sourcing and culinary tips.
• Write orders using effective pars and planning.
• Work as a team to complete daily tasks, 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sense of urgency

Independent work

Minimal supervision

Repetitive task endurance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Ability to work weekends

Non-traditional 5-day schedule

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation of owners into the company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (all located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we are an associate-first company that emphasizes quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

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, 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.

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.

Full Time and Part Time. Open availability Sun-Sat.