Meat Cutter - Portage

Strack & Van Til Food Market; Portage (IN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Grocery Group is seeking a Meat Cutter to assist customers and staff, inspect meat for freshness, and process bulk meat for sale. The role requires operating slicers and cutting equipment in a cool environment, stocking merchandise and assisting customers throughout the shift.

Candidates should have a positive customer service attitude, strong memory, and dependability, with a willingness to learn and follow directions in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Positive customer service attitude required.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and memory skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Inspects meat products for freshness.
• Faces merchandise in the department.
• Operates meat slicer, grinder, saw, sausage stuffer, tenderizer, etc.
• Uses a variety of knives.
• Works in a 34°F room temperature.
• Climbs ladders/stair tower to reach stock.
• Prepares items for wrapping.
• Stocks and rotates product.
• Receives shipments.
• Assists customers.
• Answers calls.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Strong memory

Dependability

Tools

Meat slicer

Grinder

Saw

Sausage stuffer

Tenderizer

Knives

Job description

Summary:

Journeyman certification; assists customers and other staff; processes bulk meat for sale

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Meat Cutter activities

• Inspects meat products for freshness
• Faces merchandise in the department
• Operates meat slicer, grinder, saw, sausage stuffer, tenderizer, etc
• Uses a variety of knives
• Works in an average 34°F room temperature

Other activities

• Climbs ladders/stair tower to reach stock
• Prepares items for wrapping
• Stacks off pallets
• Receives shipments
• Assists customers
• Stocks and rotates product
• Answers calls

Minimum Requirements

A positive customer service attitude & pleasant personality, effective memory skills, excellent hand eye coordination, dependability, ability to follow directions & a strong willingness to learn.

Work environment

Normal exposure to weather and temperature extremes. Exposure to cooler and freezer do not exceed 1 hour at a time. Average back room temperature 34°F.

Diversity Statement

At Indiana Grocery Group, we believe in diversity and inclusion and always value and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Our associates are passionate about providing excellent customer experiences and helping our associates grow. In order to sustain this culture, we will welcome individuals who are diverse in race, color, creed, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Also, we are committed to sustaining a professional working environment where everyone feels welcome, important and appreciated.

EOE