Meat Cutter Apprentice - Hands-On Training to Certification

Meijer Great Lakes; Chesterfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement &

Job summary

Meijer Great Lakes offers a Part-Time Meat Cutter Apprentice position in Michigan. You will receive hands-on training alongside certified Meat Cutters to build skills in beef and pork cutting, packaging, merchandising, and safety practices.

You will learn through a structured apprenticeship, complete required courses, and advance as you gain certification. Prior meat or retail experience helps but is not required; dependability and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in learning a skilled trade and growing with Meijer.
• Willingness to complete the apprenticeship program.
• Ability to follow safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, stand, and work in refrigerated areas.
• Previous meat, retail, or food-handling experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut and prepare fresh beef and pork to Meijer specifications.
• Wrap, package, label, stock, and merchandise fresh meat products.
• Follow production schedules to keep fresh meat cases stocked.
• Learn proper grinding procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and equipment safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Complete required hands-on training, learning courses, and certification assessments.
• Work alongside certified Meat Cutters throughout the apprenticeship program.

Skills

Interest in learning

Dependability

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Job description

Meijer Great Lakes offers a Part-Time Meat Cutter Apprentice position in Michigan. You will receive hands-on training alongside certified Meat Cutters to build skills in beef and pork cutting, packaging, merchandising, and safety practices.

You will learn through a structured apprenticeship, complete required courses, and advance as you gain certification. Prior meat or retail experience helps but is not required; dependability and attention to detail are essential.