Meat Clerk

McKeever Price Chopper; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay Option

Medical Benefits

401(k)

On-the-Job Training

Assistance with Food Handler Permit

Job summary

McKeever Price Chopper in Missouri is seeking a Meat Department Clerk to stock, rotate and package fresh meat while delivering friendly customer service.

You will maintain clean cases, follow safety guidelines, assist with unloading deliveries, and support the meat team. This role requires 18+, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to obtain a food handler permit with company help.

Daily Pay option and benefits available; training provided.

Qualifications

• Friendly, customer-service driven and dependable.
• Basic knowledge of food handling preferred.
• Willing to obtain a food handler permit (McKeever’s will assist).
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working with raw meat and cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Stock and rotate packaged meat products in refrigerated cases.
• Package, label, and weigh meat products accurately.
• Keep meat cases and prep areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Provide friendly and helpful service to customers in the department.
• Maintain awareness of product freshness and expiration dates.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and storing product properly.
• Follow all company and food safety guidelines and sanitation procedures.
• Support meat cutters and department management as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling basics

Reliability

Food handler permit (willing)

Stand/walk for long shifts

Cold environment tolerance

Job description

Now Hiring: Meat Department Clerk

Deliver Quality. Serve with Pride at McKeever’s Price Chopper!

McKeever Price Chopper is looking for motivated and dependable individuals to join our team as Meat Department Clerks. If you enjoy working with fresh meat products, helping customers, and keeping a clean, safe workspace—this could be the role for you!

Position Overview:

As a Meat Department Clerk, you’ll be responsible for stocking, rotating, and packaging fresh meat products while providing exceptional service to customers. You’ll help maintain clean cases and prep areas, support food safety standards, and assist the meat department team with daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock and rotate packaged meat products in refrigerated cases
• Package, label, and weigh meat products accurately and attractively
• Keep meat cases and prep areas clean, organized, and sanitary
• Provide friendly and helpful service to customers in the department
• Maintain awareness of product freshness and expiration dates
• Assist with unloading deliveries and storing product properly
• Follow all company and food safety guidelines and sanitation procedures
• Support meat cutters and department management as needed

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Friendly, customer-service driven, and dependable
• Basic knowledge of food handling preferred
• Comfortable working with raw meat and cleaning chemicals
• Willing to obtain a food handler permit (McKeever’s will assist)

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for extended periods (4–8 hour shifts)
• Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, reaching, and repetitive motions
• Work in cold environments (coolers and freezers)
• Use of sharp tools, scales, and labeling equipment

Employee Benefits:

• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings when you need them
• Medical Benefits – Available to full-time team members
• 401(k) Program – Plan for your future with our retirement savings program
• On-the-Job Training – Learn food safety, packaging, and customer service skills
• Assistance with Food Handler Permit – We’ll help you get certified

Why Join McKeever Price Chopper?

At McKeever’s, quality and service go hand-in-hand. Join a team where your work is appreciated and where you can grow your skills in a supportive, community-focused environment.