Meat Dept Operations & Safety Specialist

Mariano; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Meat Department associate in Naperville, IL to support general production work, assist customers, and keep the department organized and safe. You will learn department procedures, maintain temperature logs, and collaborate with team members.

The role emphasizes reliability, neat appearance, and a positive customer-facing attitude, with opportunities to operate light equipment and participate in training programs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Must work safely with various chemically based cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate certain equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

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.
• Learn procedures and methods of meat department.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with 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.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in maintaining 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

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Reading shelf tags/labels

Safety with cleaners/tools

Team player

Stress management

Meat/food preparation experience

Dependability & integrity

Knowledge of laws/regulations

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Meat Department associate in Naperville, IL to support general production work, assist customers, and keep the department organized and safe. You will learn department procedures, maintain temperature logs, and collaborate with team members.

The role emphasizes reliability, neat appearance, and a positive customer-facing attitude, with opportunities to operate light equipment and participate in training programs.