Meat Cutter

PW Retail Foods LLC; Dodgeville (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly in Dodgeville, WI is seeking a Meat Cutter to receive, process, cut, package, weigh, price, and label meat products while delivering courteous customer service.

Candidates should have 1–3 years’ retail meat prep experience, read/write, basic math, and physical stamina to lift up to 100 lb and stand all day; weekend availability preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience preparing different cuts of meat in retail.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lb and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and temperature control requirements.
• Ability to follow company policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, and package meat products in compliance with company policy and Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding meat operations, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure proper temperatures are maintained in the cooler, prep area, freezer, and cases.
• Maintain adequate meat supplies and proper case conditions, including cleaning, stocking, straightening, and rotating product.
• Achieve financial goals such as sales and gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense.
• Direct subordinates in implementing the plan of action and goal attainment.
• Promote sales through courteous and friendly customer service.
• Minimize shrinkage through proper handling and storing of the product.
• Provide support to area stores when staff is absent, as directed.

Skills

Meat cuts knowledge

Basic math

Reading/writing

Physical stamina

Knife handling

Quality control

Tools

Knives

Computerized scales

Bandsaw

Grinder

Slicer

Pallet jack

Wrapping machine

Baler/compactor

Walkie stacker

Sausage maker

Job description

Position Overview

The Meat Cutter is responsible for handling meat and meat products. The Cutter will receive, process, cut, trim, scrape, package, tie, wrap, weigh, price, and label meat products and provide attentive and courteous customer service.

Availability & Schedule

Open Shift: Morning, Day, Evening (varies per store needs)
Schedule: Available upon interview
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Location

Piggly Wiggly - 316 W Spring St Ste 7, Dodgeville, WI 53533

Description & Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, and package meat products in compliance with company policy and Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding meat operations, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure proper temperatures are maintained in the cooler, prep area, freezer, and cases.
• Maintain adequate meat supplies and proper case conditions, including cleaning, stocking, straightening, and rotating product.
• Achieve financial goals such as sales and gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense.
• Direct subordinates in implementing the plan of action and goal attainment.
• Promote sales through courteous and friendly customer service.
• Minimize shrinkage through proper handling and storing of the product.
• Provide support to area stores when staff is absent, as directed.
• Travel required: No.
• Environment: Store warehouse (50°F to 90°F).

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Adequate knowledge of the preparation of different cuts of meat.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions; accurate vision.
• Physical abilities: occasional climbing, balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, feeling, tasting, and smelling; frequent pulling/pushing loads up to 80lb; constant standing, walking, lifting/carrying loads up to 100lb, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and exposure to temperatures down to 30°F.
• Ability to operate: knives, computerized scales, case cutter, bandsaw, patty machine, marking gun, grinder, cubing machine, pallet jack, wrapping machine, baler/compactor, walkie stacker, tie machine, slicer, eycruder bone duster, sausage maker, chicken splitter.

Years of Experience

1‑3 years of experience with the preparation of different cuts of meat in retail stores.

Qualifications

• Attendance, initiative, productivity, quality, safety, values.
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Piggly Wiggly® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

Affirmative Action

The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.