MEAT/WRAPPER

Fred Meyer; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Meyer in The Dalles, OR is seeking a Meat Clerk to prepare and display meat products, wait on customers, and uphold the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

You will read shelf tags, operate meat department tools, maintain clean and safe work areas, and work weekends/holidays as needed. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Read shelf tags, signs and product labels accurately.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Able to operate meat department tools safely.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Provide courteous service to customers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and display meat items for sale according to standards.
• Wait on customers and provide friendly customer service.
• Follow safety, sanitation and company policies at all times.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and rotate stock as needed.
• Keep work area clean and equipment in good condition.
• Support teammates and contribute to a positive store environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Reading shelf tags

Safety awareness

Stress management

Tools

Slicer

Automatic wrapper

Grinder

Power saw

Cleaning equipment

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.

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

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, OSHA compliance, food handling, etc.
• 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 insure 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 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.