Meat Wrapper / PT - Franklin, PA

Save A Lot; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Team Member Referral Program

Wellbeing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Save A Lot is hiring a Meat Wrapper to learn and perform handling, packaging, labeling, and merchandising of fresh meat products. You will maintain cold chain, sanitation, and display quality while supporting ordering and inventory tasks.

The role requires 18+ age, a high school diploma or equivalent, and basic math. English reading/writing and strong teamwork are essential; Spanish is a plus in some locations. Full-time with potential travel and shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in grocery perishable department or meat wrapping preferred.
• Experience safely using manual pallet jacks, hand tools and power equipment (knives, wrappers, scales, slicers, cubing machine, power saw where certified).
• Company work history considered (attendance, performance, safety, policy compliance).
• Proficiency in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must read/write/speak English.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Spanish or other languages are a plus in some locations.
• Dependable and flexible; willing to work in other areas with short notice.
• Some travel may be required.
• Excellent customer service, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Adherence to uniform dress code.

Responsibilities

• Lears to package beef, pork and poultry items per policies.
• Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat.
• Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards.
• Displays and case signs updated; meat merchandised to maximize sales.
• May assist with product ordering.
• Maintains date rotation for dated/undated products per policy.
• Prepares meat cuts for display to look attractive to customers.
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat to maintain cold chain and quality.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation of meat cases and rooms to meet standards.
• Follows all company policies including COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation and more.
• Protects company property, funds, and merchandise.
• Performs other duties to maintain store performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Knives

Slicer

Scale

Cubing machine

Power saw

Job description

Purpose

The Meat Wrapper learns the skills of handling fresh meat and other meat products, safe, sanitary and efficient operation of the meat department, ordering and inventory, equipment operations, and merchandising according to standards set by the company. They merchandise and present fresh meat to maximize sales. The Meat Wrapper demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the success of the team.

Responsibilities

• Learns to package authorized beef, pork and poultry items according to company policies and procedures
• Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat
• Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards
• Ensures displays and case signs are updated appropriately, and that meat is merchandised and presented to maximize sales
• May assist with product ordering
• Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per company policy, both in the display case and in the storage cooler
• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in display counter according to company policy & procedures so they will appear attractive and appealing to the customers
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery, to maintain cold chain and ensure meat quality
• Completes cleaning and sanitation of meat cases and meat rooms, ensuring excellent sanitation and quality standards are achieved and maintained
• Responsible to follow and execute all company policies and procedures which includes but is not limited to: COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat/Produce Scale operation, Mark Downs, Inventory Processes, Meat POG’s, Meat Cutter Resource Manual, Daily Manager Signoff and Meat Cutting List
• Protects company property, funds, and merchandise
• Responsibilities may include other perishable and non-perishable related duties necessary to maintain optimal store performance

About You

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in grocery perishable department or meat wrapping preferred
• Experience safely using manual pallet jacks, hand tools and power equipment, including but not limited to, knives, wrappers, scales, slicers, cubing machine, and power saw (where certified to cut meat) preferred
• Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance, and performance management
• Proficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication
• Language proficiency in Spanish or other languages are a plus in certain locations
• Must be dependable and flexible, including a willingness to work in other areas of the store as needed with little or no advance notice
• Some travel may be required
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Must adhere to a uniform dress code

Our Values

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.

Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome

Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence

Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability

Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

Benefits

Eligible for Team Members who are full-time or who average 30 or more hours per week are eligible for health and welfare benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program
• Wellbeing Program
• Career development opportunities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location.