MEAT/JOURNEYMAN

Kroger; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth training programs

Job summary

Kroger in De Forest, Minnesota is seeking an associate to perform general production work and maintain department operations. Responsibilities include responding to customer needs, training associates, and ensuring safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, meat work experience, and a positive attitude. Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, flexible scheduling, and tuition reimbursement, supporting your well-being and career growth.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Must work safely with various chemically based cleaning solutions.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to safety.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer needs.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated.
• Train Meat Department associates on temperature logs.
• Ensure safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation

Ability to tactfully handle stressful situations

Tools

Sharp tools

Job description

Perform general production work as assigned. Help maintain and operate the department. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing 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 tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 154013
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 09/25/2025, 10:12 AM
• Locations 621 S Main St, Deforest, WI, 53532, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.