Meat Department Associate Wetumpka FT

Piggly Wiggly Food/Fresh For Less and Affiliated Companies; Wetumpka (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly Food/Fresh For Less seeks a Meat Market Associate based in Wetumpka, AL. In this full-time role, you will provide top-notch service while maintaining meat preparation and cleanliness. Candidates should be attentive, safety-minded, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma and customer service experience, complemented by great communication skills. Benefits include health insurance and life insurance, among others.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Previous experience cleaning in meat cutting and preparing areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed.
• Notify management of team member theft, and report any illegal actions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning equipment.

Skills

Customer service experience

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 303 FFL Piggly Wiggly Wetumpka AL - Wetumpka, AL 36092

Position Type: Full Time

Title: Meat Market Associate

Overview

Piggly Wiggly is seeking a Meat Market Associate who enjoys serving customers and providing excellent, courteous, and prompt customer service. The ideal candidate will have experience in grocery retail food prep clean‑up and be able to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a high level of safety mindedness and attention to detail.

We are a locally owned full‑service grocery store. Our mission is to provide accessible, reliable, and safe products and services to grocery stores and other business investments efficiently and affordably through prudent business decisions for the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on great customer service, community connection, acting with integrity and respect and always be ready to serve, adapt, learn, and grow.

Job Summary

The Meat Market Associate is responsible for cleaning the food prep and storage areas in the department in a safe and appropriate manner. This department involves meat cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products for sale in a retail environment. The work environment is cold/refrigerator/freezer areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist, and thank customers in a prompt, courteous, and friendly manner.
• Offer product suggestions when appropriate.
• Clean food prep and storage areas where meat inventory has been cut, trimmed, and prepared as well as mechanical equipment and tools used in the process.
• Assist with stocking and rotating department products to ensure freshness and date control; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost.
• Clean department equipment and tools in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions, accidents, or issues and notify store management.
• Notify management of team member theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark‑downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company policy.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning equipment and utensils.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines to include maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to include stocking, cleaning, etc.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Exposure to cold temperatures; refrigerated rooms and walk‑in freezers; sharp objects and tools in work area, noisy work environment; PPE required in some areas.

What Will Make You a Great Candidate

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Previous experience cleaning in meat cutting and preparing areas
• Customer service experience
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Excellent Customer Service Attitude and Skills
• Prior experience in a retail or grocery environment preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a meat cutter
• Excellent knife skills and knowledge of different cuts of meat
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends.

Pay Range

Depends on experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strive to have a safe workplace and therefore now conduct background screenings and drug testing. This employer participates in E‑Verify.

Application Process

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received when they apply. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted if their application is pulled for review. The general job pool ads will be closed approximately two months from the original posting.