MEAT/JOURNEYMAN

Kroger; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling (full- and part-‑t

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kroger in Mount Pleasant, WI is seeking a Meat Department team member to perform general production work, maintain the department, and uphold the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

You will respond to customer needs, help maintain temperature logs, and work in a fast-paced environment while keeping areas clean and organized; prior meat department experience is helpful but not required, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs and product labels.
• Must handle cleaning solutions safely and operate sharp tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and make a positive impression.
• Meat department work experience or similar food prep experience.
• Past work record should show dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to employment, safety and food handling.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer needs and maintain department operations.
• Keep temperature logs accurate and up to date.
• Train and follow up with associates on temperature logging.
• Maintain a friendly, neat, and professional appearance with customers.
• Operate light power equipment as needed.
• Learn procedures and methods of the meat department.
• Work safely and protect yourself and others according to safety rules.
• Keep carts, tools and supplies organized in designated areas.
• Keep floors clean, safe and uncluttered.
• Make a positive impression on customers and associates.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Follow all applicable rules and duties of the Meat Department, company, and laws.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous and professional in all interactions.
• Adhere to company policies against harassment or discrimination; comply with work environment standards.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Read shelf tags

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Meat department experience

Dependability

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Mount Pleasant, WI, United States (On-site)

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.

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.