Meat Clerk- West Los Angeles

Gelson's; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Retirement plans

Best place to work in California

Job summary

Gelson's Meat Clerk position in Los Angeles supports daily meat department operations, including pricing, stocking, and product rotation to ensure a seamless shopping experience. You will provide excellent customer service, maintain displays, and uphold safety standards while working with a collaborative team.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, in a dynamic grocery environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in grocery retail preferred.
• Able to lift and move heavy items and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with product inquiries, locating items, and resolving concerns.
• Maintain the meat cases' appearance and cleanliness; implement effective merchandising with the team.
• Ensure refrigerated coolers, shelves and displays are stocked at all times.
• Wrap, weigh and price meat and related products.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling waste.
• Assist in receiving and unloading merchandise.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation; remove expired items.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Be flexible to take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to Gelson’s! For over 70 years, Gelson’s has served Southern California shoppers with an enthusiasm for food of the highest quality. Our commitment to quality, selection and exceptional service sets us apart. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations with every visit, and we take pride in creating a positive shopping experience.

Come join the Gelson’s team and help us continue our tradition of excellence in grocery retail.

Why work with us:

• Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation
• Showcase your customer service skills and make an impact on your store’s success
• Embrace a culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction and team excellence
• We are a certified best place to work in California for the third consecutive year
• We offer competitive union wages
• Generous union benefits and retirement plans
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Responsibilities:

As a Meat clerk at Gelson’s, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of our meat department. You will be at the forefront of our operations, maintaining pricing, stocking, rotation of merchandise and making sure customers have a seamless shopping experience.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with product inquiries, locating items, and resolving any customer concerns.
• Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the meat cases, ensuring an inviting and organized shopping environment. Collaborate with your team to implement effective merchandising strategies.
• Ensure refrigerated coolers, shelves and all displays are adequately stocked at all times.
• Wrap, weigh and price meat and related products processed in the department.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Assist in receiving and unloading merchandise.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation on shelves, removing any expired items.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations. Follow safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Embrace new challenges and be a flexible team player, taking on responsibilities as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a grocery retail setting preferred
• Ability to lift and move heavy items and stand for extended periods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical requirements:

• Continuous hand manipulation including, grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
• Reaching above and at shoulder level
• Standing, walking, bending up to 7 hours per day
• Frequent lifting and carrying 50 to 75 lbs.
• Working near hazardous equipment (Band saw, grinder, knives)
• Exposure to noiseExposure to extremes in temperature (Coolers and freezers)

Union pay range: $19.67 - $24.20

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