MEAT/JOURNEYMAN

Kroger Family of Companies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking a Meat Department associate in Milwaukee, WI to perform general production work, help maintain the department, and uphold the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

The role emphasizes responding to customer needs, maintaining accurate temperature logs, and training staff on temperature procedures. Candidates should be reliable, personable, and able to operate light equipment while following safety rules.

Qualifications

• 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 cleaning solutions, use sharp tools, and operate certain equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to learn procedures and methods of meat department.

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.
• Ensure a safe work approach and comply with safety rules.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies organized and in designated areas.
• Keep floors clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Make a friendly impression on customers.
• Communicate effectively with customers and fellow associates.
• Follow all current rules and duties of the Meat Department, Company, and state/federal laws.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies, especially regarding harassment or discrimination-free work environment.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 fastpaced environment.

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

Desired

• 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.