Meat/Journeyman

Kroger; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Meat Department team member in Wisconsin to perform general production work, respond to customer needs, and help maintain department procedures. You will train associates on temperature logging and safety, and ensure clean, organized work areas in a fast-paced store environment.

Successful candidates will be personable, neat, and able to communicate with customers. This role requires adherence to safety rules and company policies, with weekend and holiday availability

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 and sharp tools.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform general production work and help maintain the Meat Department.
• Respond to customer needs and provide friendly service.
• Maintain and update temperature logs for the department.
• Train and follow up with Meat Department associates on logs and procedures.
• Operate light power equipment as needed.
• Keep work areas, tools, and supplies organized and clean.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading labels

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.
• 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.

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.

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.