Meat Department Associate — Safe, Customer‑Focused

Kroger Family of Companies; Hales Corners (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Wisconsin is seeking a general Meat Department associate to perform production work, maintain the department, and ensure safety and accurate temperature logs. You will interact with customers and fellow associates, learn department procedures, and keep tools and floors organized while upholding company values.

The role requires the ability to work weekends and holidays, read shelf tags and labels, and operate light power equipment.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Must work safely with cleaning solutions, use sharp tools, and operate equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle stressful situations calmly and positively.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer needs.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained.
• Train and follow up with Meat Department associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures.
• Be personable, neat, and cheerful.
• May operate light power equipment.
• Be able to learn procedures and methods of meat department.
• Ensure safe work practices and comply with safety rules.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies organized and in designated areas.
• Keep floors clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Make friendly impressions on customers.
• Communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Follow all rules of the Meat Department, company, and applicable laws.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and equipment.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional.
• Adhere to company policies regarding harassment and discrimination.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Customer Service

Shelf Tags

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies in Wisconsin is seeking a general Meat Department associate to perform production work, maintain the department, and ensure safety and accurate temperature logs. You will interact with customers and fellow associates, learn department procedures, and keep tools and floors organized while upholding company values.

The role requires the ability to work weekends and holidays, read shelf tags and labels, and operate light power equipment.