Meat Dept Associate: Growth, Training & Flexible Scheduling

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Counseling resources

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a general Meat Department team member to support daily operations and maintain a safe, organized department. You will respond to customer needs, assist with temperature logs, and help uphold quality and service standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and the ability to learn department procedures while engaging customers and maintaining neat, presentable work areas. On-site position with opportunities for growth within Kroger.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Must work safely with cleaning solutions and operate certain equipment.
• Able to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.

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.
• Make sure to work in safe way as not to injure him or her in accordance to safety rules.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and well organized.
• Keep floors, clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Make friendly impression on customers.
• Able to communicate with customers and fellow associates.
• Follow all current rules and duties of the Meat Department, Company, and State and Federal laws.
• Must keep work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Reading labels/shelf tags

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

Kroger is seeking a general Meat Department team member to support daily operations and maintain a safe, organized department. You will respond to customer needs, assist with temperature logs, and help uphold quality and service standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and the ability to learn department procedures while engaging customers and maintaining neat, presentable work areas. On-site position with opportunities for growth within Kroger.