MEAT/WRAPPER

Fred Meyer in; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Meat Wrapper to prepare and display meat items while providing excellent customer service. The role involves maintaining product quality and cleanliness, operating power tools, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a supportive team with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in meat work or food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and displaying merchandise neatly and efficiently.
• Ensuring product quality, freshness, safety, and proper rotation.
• Providing excellent customer and team member relations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Tools

Power Tools

Job description

MEAT/WRAPPER (Finance)

Prepare and display meat items for sale in accordance with company standards and policies. Greet customers, provide excellent customer service, and demonstrate the company's leadership behaviors and core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

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

As part of the Kroger family, we value diverse teams passionate about food and people, united by a common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate continuously to create memorable experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

We believe people matter. We strive to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth and development, helping you realize your potential if you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn.

Whether seeking a part-time role or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family offers comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being, including physical, emotional, and financial health. We help you thrive with access to:

• Extensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions, through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling for full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling and confidential financial tools through our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on various purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more details about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum requirements:

• Willing and able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Qualified to operate power tools and equipment such as wrappers, slicers, grinders, power saws, and jacks.
• Ability to work safely with chemical cleaning solutions.
• Team-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and willing to assist colleagues.
• Capable of handling stressful situations tactfully and calmly, leaving positive impressions on customers and associates.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience in meat work or food preparation.
• Dependability and integrity in previous roles.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment, OSHA, and food handling.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and displaying merchandise neatly and efficiently.
• Ensuring product quality, freshness, safety, and proper rotation.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in sales areas, backrooms, and coolers.
• Keeping carts, tools, and supplies organized and floors clean and safe.
• Managing inventory levels in display cases, unloading trucks, and preparing merchandise for sale.
• Providing excellent customer and team member relations.
• Sanitizing equipment according to policies and health regulations.
• Creating a friendly, professional impression on customers.
• Communicating effectively with customers and team members.
• Promptly and cheerfully serving customers, assisting in product location.
• Adhering to all company, state, and federal laws and policies, including dress code, grooming, and food safety.
• Maintaining equipment and facilities safely and properly.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $16.91 - $26.15