Meat Sales Associate

Weis Markets, Inc.; Newport (Perry County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets is seeking a dedicated associate for their meat department. Responsibilities include maintaining product quality, assisting customers, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. No prior experience is necessary, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in retail.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain well-stocked and appealing meat department cases.
• Greet customers warmly and assist with special requests.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for a company that values its associates and community? Join WEIS!

Location Address: 316 Walnut Street

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The associate will be responsible for the following duties, among others:

1. Maintain well-stocked and appealing meat department cases to meet customer demand. Greet customers warmly, provide suggestions, answer questions about products, take future delivery orders, and assist with special requests. Address customer concerns promptly and courteously.
2. Set up displays, rotate products, and ensure meat is fresh, properly priced, and labeled. Manage spoiled, damaged, or near-expiry products according to company standards. Remove unsaleable products to ensure quality.
3. May grind and cut meats and poultry as needed.
4. Weigh, wrap, and label merchandise accurately at customer request. Maintain logs for freshness and quality. Follow all food safety and personal safety protocols. Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, and display cases, complying with health and OSHA standards. Properly dispose of trash and handle bones appropriately.
5. Assist in minimizing shrinkage and controlling damages by reporting shortages or overages to management.
6. Assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking down, and storing deliveries, using power or hand jacks if trained. Training will be provided.
7. Assist with baling cardboard or related tasks if trained. Training will be provided.
8. Ensure smooth department and store operations by collaborating with colleagues and supervisors. Strive for continuous improvement in job performance.
9. Utilize all provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and footwear.
10. Assist in other departments as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position currently does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Requirements

Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily, with or without accommodations. Requirements include:

• High School Diploma or GED (completed or in progress). No prior experience necessary.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination based on age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are available under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws.