Meat Cutter

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 in Scranton, PA is seeking a Meat Cutter to provide fast, friendly service while preparing meat to spec. You will cut, weigh and label products, helping maintain freshness and display quality.

This role requires 6–12 months of related experience, the ability to pass a cutting test, and strong communication. Safety and sanitation procedures are essential, with physical duties including lifting and standing for long shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass a cutting test.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic literacy skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• 6–12 months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare meat using knives, saws, cubers and grinders.
• Wrap, weigh and label meat merchandise.
• Provide fast, friendly customer service.
• Adhere to sanitation and temperature guidelines.
• Receive meat deliveries and manage related paperwork.
• Maintain a clean workstation and aid in shrink control.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic literacy

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Meat cutting equipment

Job description

Pay Range:

$18- $21.50

Summary

Provides fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers. Responsible for cutting all meat in accordance with trim specifications and guidelines. Ensures the quality and freshness of the meat products cut for display in the meat case to promote optimal opportunity for sales. Responsible for providing excellent customer service and courtesy on an on-going basis. Must adhere to all corporate and state sanitation and safety procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Consistently work within to provide fast, friendly, helpful and efficient customer service at all times.
• Responsible for smiling, making eye contact, and thanking customer upon fulfilling customer's request.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized workstation at all times.
• Responsible for cutting and preparing meat using knives, saws, cubers and grinders.
• Responsible for ensuring proper wrapping, weighing and labeling of meat merchandise.
• Responsible for adhering to all corporate meat department procedures and standards. (i.e.: case layout and trim specifications)
• Responsible for adhering to proper sanitation and temperature guidelines ( i.e.: to include corporate and state inspection standards).
• Responsible for receiving all meat products delivered at store location (i.e.: DSD and warehouse deliveries).
• Control shrink through adherence to related policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to pass a cutting test. Satisfactory Performance ReviewsStrong communication skills. Basic Literacy SkillsBasic Computer skills

Education And Experience

At least 6-12 months of related experience.

Physical Requirements

• Bending Frequent 3-5 Hours
• Exposure to Cold Environment Frequent 3-5 Hours
• Grasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Frequent 3-5 Hours
• Lifting Constant 5-8 Hours up to 75lbs
• Lifting Frequent 3-5 Hours up to 50lbs
• Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 100lbs
• Pivoting Frequent 3-5 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling Constant 5-8 Hours up to 50lbs
• Squatting/Kneeling Frequent 3-5 Hours
• Twisting Frequent 3-5 Hours
• Walking Constant 5-8 Hours

EQUIPMENT USED

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Location and Shift Note

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.