MEAT CLERK - (Edgewood)

Rowe's IGA Supermarkets a member of Massy Stores (USA), LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Meat Clerk to ensure quality and freshness in meat products while providing exceptional customer service. This position involves operating cutting equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with team members to support store operations. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old, possess excellent customer service skills, and are ready to work evenings and weekends. A can-do attitude and a passion for serving others are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to deliver friendly and prompt customer service.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Safely operate meat cutting equipment.
• Maintain high sanitization standards.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.
• Ensure the success of the store.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Bilingual abilities

Job description

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At Rowe’s, we are passionate about providing an exciting and rewarding grocery shopping experience. Our customers, our families, and the communities we live and work deeply matter to us. We strive for excellence in everything we do and aim to make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

We recognize that happy employees working in a well-organized efficient environment creates the energy and excitement needed to keep our stores a vibrant place to shop. We empower our people to make decisions that improve the work of our associates, customers, and company. Our associates work hand and hand to deliver to our customers the finest products and personalized service while having fun too.

If this location is too far from your home and family, check out our other postings. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, apply to this listing and tell us where you want to work. There may be an opening that we have not posted yet.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to ensure the quality, freshness, safety, and profitability of Rowe’s fresh cut meat products. Directly responsible for traying and scraping product, cutting offalls (both beef and pork), smoked meat, turkey parts, neck bones, making grinds, traying chicken, getting product for cutters, working trucks, cleaning up, taking out trash, and ensuring production never stops. You are the piece of the puzzle that keeps the train moving throughout the day. Every time the conductor (Cutter) has to stop to do something the train comes to a halt and has to start over. The job cannot get done efficiently without this key piece. You get a bird’s eye view all day long on the job you are training to be. Have to have a great work ethic and a can do attitude to excel in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide exceptional customer service including greeting customers and answering questions with a positive attitude.
• Safely operate meat cutting equipment and tools to trim pork, beef and poultry following productivity standards.
• Rotate product, clean and neatly stack items, date product, and handle any loose or leaking product.
• Make grinds with tubes or trim, memorize company standards on fat content and package specs, place loafs in tray by hand, and blend product for consistent texture and color.
• Maintain high sanitization and presentation standards.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.
• Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
• Assist as needed to ensure the success of the store.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to deliver friendly and prompt customer service.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and problem solve.
• Ability to work well with others and work well as a team.
• Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, detailed, consistent and forward focused.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• A passion for serving others.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Meat Clerks perform duties primarily in the meat area, where the temperature always ranges from 38 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Work involves reaching, bending, balancing, and carrying product weighing up to 100 pounds, repetitive arm and hand movements, eye‑hand coordination, significant hand strength, and standing in place for long periods of time.