Meat Wrapper

Caraluzzi's Markets; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Vacation time off

Paid sick time and holidays

Family oriented culture

Career growth

Job summary

Caraluzzi's Markets is seeking a reliable Meat Wrapper to join our Meat Department in Bethel. This role handles packaging, labeling, pricing, stocking, and displaying fresh meat while upholding quality, food safety, and customer service standards.

Responsibilities include wrapping, labeling, rotating stock, assisting customers, and maintaining clean displays. Some lifting and multi-temperature work environments are required. Weekend hours and flexibility are needed.

Qualifications

• Previous grocery, retail, food service, or meat department experience is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn meat cuts, department procedures, and food safety standards through on-the-job training.
• Strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Package, wrap, seal, label, and price meat products including beef, pork, and poultry.
• Stock and maintain meat displays, rotate products, and monitor freshness/expiration dates.
• Ensure products meet quality, presentation, and food safety standards.
• Assist customers with product selection and answer questions about meat products.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, coolers, and display cases.
• Remove damaged, expired, or unsellable products per company procedures.
• Support department operations and collaborate with team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Meat Wrapper

Since 1949, Caraluzzi's Markets has been a family-owned and operated grocery store serving the Connecticut communities of Bethel, Wilton, Danbury, and Newtown. Our stores are packed with fresh produce, scratch-baked goods, chef-prepared meals, dock-fresh seafood, butcher-cut meats, and a wide selection of grocery, dairy, and frozen favorites. Caraluzzi's prides itself on product selection, customer-focused service, and having the best team around-many of whom spend the majority of their careers with us. Widely recognized as a progressive and forward-thinking independent grocer, we invite you to come grow with us!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Meat Wrapper to join our Meat Department. This role is responsible for packaging, labeling, pricing, stocking, and displaying fresh meat products while maintaining quality, food safety, and customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Package, wrap, seal, label, and price meat products, including beef, pork, and poultry.
• Stock and maintain meat displays, rotate products, and monitor freshness and expiration dates.
• Ensure products meet company standards for quality, presentation, and food safety.
• Assist customers with product selection and answer questions regarding meat products.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, coolers, and display cases.
• Remove damaged, expired, or unsellable products following company procedures.
• Support department operations and work collaboratively with team members.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous grocery, retail, food service, or meat department experience is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn meat cuts, department procedures, and food safety standards through on-the-job training.
• Strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reavh, lift, and perform pjysical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a multi temperature environment, including refrigerated areas.

Perks, Benefits & Career Growth

At Caraluzzi's Markets, we believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Depending on eligibility, our perks and benefits package include:

• Comprehensive healthcare; medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Vacation time off
• Paid sick time and paid holidays
• Family oriented promote from within culture
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth

Note:

This document provides a general summary of the essential responsibilities and duties and is not meant to include all job duties or requirements for every position. Caraluzzi's reserves the right to change and/or add to the responsibilities as the needs of the business changes

Compensation is based on a range of factors, including experience, skills, training, certifications, and overall business needs. While we aim to be competitive within our pay ranges, starting rates are typically determined by individual qualifications, and initial offers are not typically made at or near the top of the stated range.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status