Meat Cutter

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 40,115,712 - 51,577,344; Full time

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly at Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Meat Cutter to handle the full range of meat processing, packaging, labeling, and display tasks. You will cut, trim, weigh, price and label meat products while providing attentive customer service.

The role requires familiarity with meat cuts, ability to read and write, perform basic math, and lift heavy loads in a store environment. Fast-paced, customer-focused team with open availability and morning to evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience with preparing different cuts of meat in retail or deli settings.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math; accurate vision.
• Physical ability to stand, lift up to 100 lb, and work in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare and package meat products per policy and regulations.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cooler, prep area, and cases.
• Maintain adequate meat supplies.
• Rotate and stock products.
• Support store goals and customer service.

Skills

Meat preparation knowledge

Reading & math skills

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Tools

Knives

Slicer

Bandsaw

Shop equipment (wrap machine, scale)

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. The Cutter is responsible for setting an example in providing attentive and courteous customer service.

Availability

Open

Shift

Morning, Day, Evening (Varies Per Store Needs)

Schedule

Available Upon Interview

Job Type

Full‑Time

Location

Piggly Wiggly – 123 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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.
• Ensure proper temperatures are maintained in cooler, prep area, freezer, and cases and are in working condition.
• Maintain adequate meat supplies.
• Maintain 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 plan of action and goal attainment.
• Promote sales through courteous and friendly customer service.
• Minimize shrink through proper handling and storing of product.
• Provide support to area stores when staff is absent, as directed.
• Travel Required: No.

Environment

• Store: Grocery Warehouse (Temperature 50°F to 90°F).

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge: Adequate knowledge of the preparation of different cuts of meat.
• Special Skills: 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 80 lb; constant standing, walking, lifting/carrying loads up to 100 lb, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and exposure to temperatures down to 30 °F.
• Other: 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, evercuder bone duster, sausage maker, chicken splitter.

Years of Experience

• 0–2 years: Experience with the preparation of different cuts of meat in retail stores.

Qualifications

• Attendance, initiative, productivity, quality, safety, and values.

EEO Statement

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. 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.