Meat Dispatcher FT

Vallarta-Supermarkets; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Premium pay for holidays

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Modesto, CA, seeks friendly, service‑oriented individuals for Meat Dispatcher roles. You will fill customer orders, stock displays, ensure proper labeling, and support safe handling of perishable products in a fast‑paced setting.

Ideal candidates will learn meat, seafood, and cremeria product codes, maintain price accuracy, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on outstanding customer experiences. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clear customer service oriented communication.
• Ability to learn various meat, seafood, and cremeria products.
• Willingness to learn product codes and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Smile, greet, and assist customers with exceptional service.
• Maintain displays, rotate stock, and ensure accurate labeling and pricing.
• Fill customer orders, weigh and label products with care.
• Support merchandising standards and maintain clean, organized displays.
• Assist with sanitation, safety, and equipment usage as required.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Product knowledge

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At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

The Meat Dispatcher provides prompt and courteous service to customers by filling their orders for meat, seafood, and cremeria products. This role stocks and cleans displays, rotates products for freshness, ensures pricing and labeling accuracy, and supports the department’s goals while maintaining Vallarta’s high standards of food safety, sanitation, and honesty.

What You’ll Do

• Smile, greet, and assist customers with extraordinary service.
• Model Vallarta’s core values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.
• Achieve and maintain company standards for merchandising, presentation, signage, inventory, and price integrity.
• Fill customer orders accurately, package, weigh, and label products with honesty and care.
• Rotate and stock products in display cases and coolers; maintain freshness and quality.
• Promote sales through suggestive selling and preparation of marinated meats and vegetables.
• Maintains cases, counters, and displays clean, organized, and presentable.
• Ensure compliance with state and company weights, measures, and labeling laws.
• Monitor case temperatures and report discrepancies to management.
• Assist with sanitation processes, cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Work safely, using protective equipment, and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Treat coworkers and customers respectfully; follow company policies and dress codes.
• Do not operate equipment without proper training or authorization.
• Support teamwork by assisting coworkers and communicating with management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk constantly (6-8+ hours/day).
• Frequently bend neck/waist, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.
• Frequent use of hands for grasping, pulling, pushing, and fine manipulation.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Heaviest item: 50 lbs., carried up to 100 feet.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other moving equipment.
• Work near equipment and machinery; exposure to noise, temperature, and humidity changes.
• No work at heights; no walking on uneven ground.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to learn different types of meat, seafood, and cremeria products.
• Ability to learn product codes and uses.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, crowded environment with a sense of urgency.
• Team-oriented, professional, and respectful attitude.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced retail meat department with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure to perishable products, refrigerated coolers, prep areas, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

• Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Access to legal services.
• Premium pay for holidays.
• Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
• Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

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