Meat Cutter and Wrapper

Sam's West, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Education benefits

Job summary

Sam's West, Inc. is hiring for a Meat Department Team Member at our Jefferson City, MO location. You will support the meat team, assist members, and ensure quality packaging and display of meat items to meet safety and freshness standards.

The role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and the ability to stand for long periods while assisting members. You will participate in daily operations, using handheld tools to drive sales, and help maintain a clean, member-ready area.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Be a Team Member: Collaborates with other associates to build a strong meat team; communicates with the team; flexible to work in other areas.
• Be an Expert: Demonstrates knowledge of meat processing, safety standards, sanitation, inventory management, and equipment operation.
• Be a Techie: Leverages handheld tools to drive sales and improve the shopping experience.
• Be an Owner: Maintains quality and date control, secures merchandise, assists members with decisions, and ensures proper packaging and storage.
• Be a Talent Ambassador: Models high quality service and product standards.
• Compliance and Standards: Follows policies and ethics, uses Open Door Policy.
• Operational Responsibilities: Completes tasks, communicates progress, and adapts to change.
• Pay and Benefits: Provides health benefits, 401(k), paid time off, discounts, and education benefits.

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.

You will sweep us off our feet if

• 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

You will make an impact by

• 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

What you'll do

Be a Team Member

Collaborates with other associates to build a strong meat team; communicating with the members of the team; and being flexible to the needs of the business to work in other areas.

Be an Expert

Demonstrates knowledge of business on the floor, backroom operations, product safety standards, sanitation guidelines, inventory management, and the operation, maintenance, and sanitization of equipment; preparing (for example, cutting, grinding, wrapping, trimming) meat products according to established standards; cutting boneless meat products; and maintaining product quality standards.

Be a Techie

Leverages digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; utilizing hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality with the member in mind; adapting to new tools and encouraging others to use them.

Be an Owner

Ensures commitment to operational excellence, maintaining work area according to company policies and procedures; ensuring quality and date control standards for meat products; securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise; eliminating waste; assisting members with purchasing decisions; and ensuring merchandise is properly packaged, labeled, and stored in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Be a Talent Ambassador

Being an advocate for the department and the club by valuing the member's experience in meat area and modeling high quality service and products; executing the basics at highest possible level of quality; and exhibiting energy, commitment, and passion for the work.

Compliance and Standards

Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Operational Responsibilities

Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.

Pay and Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage


• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance


• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


• Other benefits include 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.


• The hourly wage range for this position is $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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location

849 STONERIDGE PARKWAY, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109-0000, United States of America

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has 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.

About Walmart

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.