Meat Cutter

Homeland-Stores; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeland Stores in Muskogee, OK is seeking a dedicated Meat Cutter to identify cuts, weigh, wrap, and display products while delivering friendly service and meeting store standards.

You will greet customers, handle special orders, coordinate with the perishable department, maintain clean areas, and operate equipment safely; must be 18+ and able to lift 75 lbs. This role supports the Meat Department in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills for pricing and weighing items.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to follow store policies and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify cuts of meat, breakdown, weigh and wrap products.
• Greet customers, answer questions, process special orders politely.
• Review daily perishable board and coordinate with departments.
• Prepare cooler/backroom area and verify received merchandise.
• Stock shelves, rotate products and ensure proper labeling.

Skills

Customer service

Basic mathematics

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Meat cutting equipment

Pricing gun

Meat slicer

Tenderizer

Knives

Job description

Homeland is looking for passionate individuals who are ready to be an Employee Owner and deliver incredible customer service. Do you have a passion for food, love providing top-level customer service, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Apply here today!Oklahomans Feeding Oklahomans.Meat CutterPrimary ResponsibilitiesTo identify the various cuts of meat, to breakdown cut and trim all meat products as directed by company standards, weigh, wrap/package products in a clean, neat and attractive package.To greet customers, respond to customer questions/requests/complaints and explain store policies in a courteous manner, as well as to write down customers’ special orders/requestsTo review the perishable department Communication Board daily and follow the guidelines for intercom announcements.To prepare/organize the cooler/freezer/backroom/preparation area for receipt of merchandise, verify the merchandise against the invoice, inspect the delivery for quality/shortages/damage, sort cases for stocking or product preparation and code-date all case items in the cooler/freezer.To load stocking carts/pallets, transport cases/product to sales floor/ cooler/freezer/product preparation area either on stocking carts or pallets, match the case strip to the shelf/case tag/stock, open cases, place merchandise in the designated cooler/freezer/case/shelf/display position/area, check the product code/freshness date and "face/front"/rotate each product on display.To understand the operations, safety requirements and restraints of a baler, case cutter, pallet jack, pricing gun, grinder, tenderizer, saw, knife, slicer, scales, wrapper, (must be 18 years or older to operate the pallet jack, baler, grinder, tenderizer, saw and slicer).SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Journeyman Meat Cutter reports directly to the Meat Department Manager.QualificationsBasic Mathematics (Add, subtract, multiply, divide)High School Diploma or EquivalentPrior meat cutting experienceSpecific tasksLift, twist, move and carry a maximum of 75 lbs., from the floor to shelving, or overhead racks in the store and cooler/freezer, and up to 10 yards.Maintain active signage and pricing in all departmental areasCare for signs, banners, and debris from daily operationsAccurately and efficiently handle cash, debit/credit, EBT/WIC, coupons, and vouchersRespond to customers, coworkers, and vendor questions and responses promptly and politelyProper usage of store phone and intercom systemsTo supervise/perform the checking of case and cooler temperatures 4 times daily utilizing the time keeping system to record each check.To clean and sanitize department floors, mirror, case, racks, tables, cooler, freezer, department equipment, product-preparation area, and shelves. Safely use cleaning equipment and chemicals.Read production-equipment gauges/controls, case labels/strips, equipment and chemical-warning labels, signs, tags, shelf signs, code dates, invoices, temperature gauges, reports, numbers and aisle markers.Work Environment Note:Inside work with transitions of heat/cold/humidity/dust from backdoor/compressors/cooler/freezer/preparation area.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary within reason.Homeland is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.Homeland is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Homeland will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the store directly.