Meat Clerk

PAQ, Inc; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

PAQ, Inc. is seeking a Meat Clerk to deliver excellent customer service, help customers select meat, and maintain the department's presentation in a fast-paced store.

The role includes grinding meat, labeling and displaying products, stocking, and assisting with inventory while ensuring sanitation and safety standards are followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• On-the-job training provided; no prior retail experience required.
• 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, label, and display meat products.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Stock and rotate products to ensure freshness.
• Assist with inventory counts and ordering supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Stocking procedures

Inventory management

Meat knowledge

Mathematics

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Meat Clerk

Location

PAQ, Inc., Store Location

Overview

The Meat Clerk is responsible for delivering excellent customer service, maintaining the presentation of the meat department, and assisting with inventory and stocking.

Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of meat products and cuts.
• Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
• Knowledge of food‑handling health and safety regulations.
• Excellent customer‑service and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills for weighing and pricing.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations and manage multiple demands.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for 8‑hour shifts.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, handling small objects.
• Maintain physical stamina in a fast‑paced environment.

Work Conditions

• Work hours vary; weekend, evening, and holiday availability required.
• Indoor, climate‑controlled environment; may be damp or humid, wet or slippery floors.
• Potential exposure to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals.
• Low to moderate noise; occasional loud periods.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Previous retail or customer‑service experience a plus.

Company Policies

At‑Will Employment

PAQ, Inc. is an at‑will employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

PAQ, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Work Authorization

All employment offers are contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (affordable)
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) plan
• Growth opportunities