Meat Cutter and Wrapper

Sam's Club; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off benefits

Company discounts

Job summary

Sam's Club in Fort Wayne seeks a Meat Associate to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing meat products, providing top-notch customer service, and maintaining a clean work area. The role emphasizes teamwork, knowledge of meat standards, and leveraging digital tools to enhance operations.

The position offers an hourly wage between $17.00 and $25.00, alongside various benefits like health coverage and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates must be at least 18 years old and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to stand for long periods while assisting members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with associates to build a strong meat team.
• Prepare meat products according to established standards.
• Ensure commitment to operational excellence.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Why do people love shopping for fresh food at Sam’s Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is our hard‑working and happy‑to‑help fresh food associates. Join our meat team and you won’t just cut meat, you’ll make important decisions about the quality, packaging, and display of our meat items for our members to eat and feed to their families. Your attention to detail and steady hand all work together to sell a quality product to our members. Work in our meat department and you’ll be on the front‑lines of customer service—your smile can make the difference between a good shopping experience and a great one. Be a part of a team that offers customers more of what they love, for less.

Essential Traits

• You thrive in fast‑paced environments
• You’re a multi‑tasker at heart
• You keep member satisfaction as your top priority
• You can stand for long periods of time while assisting members quickly and accurately
• You’re a problem solver who tackles obstacles head‑on to ensure each task is completed with excellence

Impact

• Maintaining a positive attitude by smiling, greeting and thanking members
• Providing exceptional customer service to members across the club as needed, answering any questions they may have
• Maintaining a clean, neat, and member‑ready area

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member: Collaborate with other associates to build a strong meat team; communicate with the members of the team; and be flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas.
• Be an Expert: Demonstrate knowledge of business on the floor, backroom operations, product safety standards, sanitation guidelines, inventory management, and the operation, maintenance, and sanitization of equipment; prepare (for example, cutting, grinding, wrapping, trimming) meat products according to established standards; cut boneless meat products; and maintain product quality standards.
• Be a Techie: Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilize handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapt to new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Be an Owner: Ensure commitment to operational excellence, maintain work area according to company policies and procedures; enforce quality and date‑control standards for meat products; secure fragile and high‑shrink merchandise; eliminate waste; assist members with purchasing decisions; and ensure merchandise is properly packaged, labeled, and stored in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member’s experience in the meat area and modeling high quality service and products; execute the basics at the highest possible level of quality; and exhibit energy, commitment, and passion for the work.
• Comply with company policies, procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; use the Open Door Policy; and apply these in executing business processes and practices.
• Complete work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborate with managers, co‑workers, customers, and other business partners; identify priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carry out tasks; communicate progress and information; determine and recommend ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapt to and learn from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Compensation and Benefits

At Sam’s Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.

Hourly wage range: $17.00 to $25.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

• Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. PTO and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Amount depends on job classification and length of employment.
• Other benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

None listed.

Location

Primary Location: 6736 LIMA RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818‑1118, United States.

Additional Information

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.