Meat Clerk

PAQ, Inc

Fairfield (CA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical Dental and Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) plans

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

PAQ, Inc. is seeking a Meat Clerk to provide prompt, courteous service and maintain the meat department's presentation. You will assist with stocking, inventory, and labeling while ensuring freshness and safety in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role requires basic math for weighing and pricing, strong organization, and effective communication with customers and team members. Weekend/evening availability is expected in a store environment.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist customers in selecting meat products.
Prepare ground meat using a meat grinder.
Package and label meat products.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the meat department.
Stock and rotate products to ensure freshness.
Assist with inventory counts and ordering supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Meat Clerk is responsible for providing prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service, maintaining the meat department's presentation, and assisting with inventory and stocking.

Essential Functions of the Position

Greet and assist customers in selecting meat products.
Prepare ground meat using a meat grinder.
Package and label meat products.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the meat department.
Stock and rotate products to ensure freshness.
Assist with inventory counts and ordering supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Basic understanding of meat products and cuts. Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management. Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.

Skills

Excellent customer service. Basic math skills for weighing and pricing. Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.

Abilities

Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling. Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities. Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high‑pressure situations. A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience. Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts. Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products. Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills in handling small objects. Maintain clear communication with customers and team members. Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload. Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Work Conditions

Work Hours: Vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically, 8-hour shifts for full‑time employees.

Environment: Indoor, climate‑controlled, with adequate lighting and ventilation. Relatively damp or humid conditions, including wet or slippery floor surfaces.

Primary Work Stations: Work within the grocery store environments, which include various sections such as the sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage areas.

Dress Code: Professional and presentable attire as determined by store management, including a name tag, company‑issued shirts, hats, jackets, or personal shirts that are black, burgundy, or blue, in good repair, and not faded.

Exposure: May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals.

Noise Level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment.

Interaction: Constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: No prior experience is required; on‑the‑job training is provided. Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus.

Company Employment Policies

PAQ, Inc is an “At‑Will” employer. PAQ, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job Details

Job Title: Meat Clerk. Location: PAQ, Inc, Store Location. On‑Site Reports To: Manager. Employee Type: Regular, Full‑Time. Pay Range: $16.90 - $22.00.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PAQ, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

PAQ, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.

Work Authorization

All employment offers are contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States in compliance with applicable federal laws.

Pay Transparency (California)

The base pay range for this position is listed above. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, internal equity, and business need.

Fair Chance Statement (California)

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances.

Applicant Privacy Notice

To learn more about how we collect, use, and retain applicant personal information, please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at: https://www.paqinc.org/privacyPolicy

Employment‑At‑Will

Employment with PAQ, Inc. is at will. Either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Duties Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Responsibilities may change or be reassigned at any time based on business needs. If you're dedicated to providing exceptional service and willing to make active contributions to the success of your company, then you're ready to be a PAQ, Inc. team member! Working at PAQ, Inc. is like being part of an extended family where each team member is valued and appreciated for their contributions to providing the very best service to our customers. Do you have a friendly personality and love helping others? Then you might be the right person to join others who care about delivering excellent customer service. For over 20 years, PAQ, Inc. has provided our communities with the freshest quality foods, the best customer service, and Everyday Low Prices. Our success is due to our outstanding team members - they are the key to delivering excellent customer service that keeps our customers coming back.

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