MEAT/WRAPPER

Fred Meyer; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and customer service! As a meat associate, you'll prepare and display quality meat products while ensuring a clean and organized workspace. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a supportive atmosphere for all associates. If you're passionate about food and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Apply now to be part of a team that truly cares about its people and the community!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Mental health resources

Internal training and development

Qualifications

• Willing to work weekends and holidays, with strong communication skills.
• Experience in meat work or similar food preparation roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display meat items according to company standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Ability to handle stressful situations

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automatic wrapper

Slicer

Grinder

Power saw

Job description

Prepare and display meat items for sale in accordance with company standards and policies. Wait on customers and provide customer services. Demonstrate the company’s leadership behaviors and the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display merchandise in a neat, efficient, orderly manner.
• Check product quality; make sure it is always fresh, safe, and merchandise is properly rotated.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, coolers clean and well organized.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and well organized. Keep floors, clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Work display cases to ensure proper inventory levels and freshness. Unload trucks, sort, and prepare merchandise for sale.
• Provide good customer and associate relations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment in accordance with company and Health Dept. policies and procedures.
• Make a clean, neat, and friendly impression on customers.
• Able to communicate with customers and fellow associates.
• Wait on customers and counter promptly and cheerfully. Greet customers and assist them in finding products.
• Follow all current rules and duties of the Meat, Company, and State and Federal laws, as made known.
• 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 & procedures, particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, food safety, sanitation, and maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels, etc.
• Qualified and able to operate power and various job tools (automatic wrapper, slicer, grinder, power saw, and jack, etc.).
• Must work safely with various chemically based cleaning solutions.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and willingness to help all members of the department.
• 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, OSHA compliance, food handling, etc.

About Us

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

What you’ll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• 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.

The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience.

To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts, and opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plans. Visit thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:

• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements.
• Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements.

Growth and Development Benefits:

• Tuition assistance, college scholarships, and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements.
• Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career.

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!