MEATWRAPPER

Brookshire Grocery Company; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company is seeking a Meat Department Associate to prepare meat products, wrap and label them, and ensure display cases are full, rotated and fresh with prepackaged meats; as well as promote customer service.

The role highlights pricing accuracy, safe handling, and teamwork, with adherence to safety procedures and a clean, sanitary work area in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• Reading digital equipment, meters, dials, and calibrated scales.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment.
• Ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools.
• Ability to operate a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment.
• Ability to work with objects with sharp edges.
• Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place warning signs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares processed meat for display by properly packaging and labeling products.
• Ensures correct product pricing and display signage.
• Stocks and rotates market products to meet quality standards.
• Inspects product freshness by judging texture, color, and aroma.
• Promotes product sales through suggestive selling initiatives.
• Stacks pallets and sorts product into locations according to efficiency standards.
• Greet customers, answer questions, and fulfill customer requests.
• Maintain clean, safe and sanitary work environment per safety procedures.

Skills

Reading digital equipment

Pallet jack operation

Food safety standards

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible scheduling

Education

Food Handler certification

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

Job Summary

Prepares meat products by weighing, wrapping and labeling; ensures market and seafood display cases are kept full, rotated, and fresh with prepackaged meats; as well as promotes customer service.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares processed meat for display by properly packaging and labeling products. Ensures correct product pricing and display signage according to sale ads.
• Adheres to quality control and food safety standards by stocking and rotating market products. Ensures that coolers and freezers are organized according to Company guidelines. Adheres to all governmental product origin labeling.
• Makes judgments about texture, color, and aroma to inspect product for freshness.
• Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives.
• Stacks pallets and sorts product into correct locations according to Company efficiency standards and expectations.
• Provides friendly and customer service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and fulfilling customer requests.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and operate digital equipment, meters, dials, and/or calibrated scales.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment.
• Ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools.
• Ability to operate a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a bailer, etc.
• Ability to work with objects with sharp edges such as knives, box cutters, etc.
• Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in written and verbal form) with customers and partners.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• One or more years of related experience preferred.
• Typically involves on-the-job training.
• Food Handler certification required.

Physical Demands

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
• Continuously required to stand or walk.Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, or stoop.
• Frequently required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 75 lbs.
• Attendance at work is required.

Work Context And Environment

• Work is generally performed in a retail store.
• Frequently exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).
• Frequently exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Frequently exposed to cleaning agents.
• Frequently exposed to equipment with sharp blades or edges.
• Moderate to loud noise level.

Ready to find your place? BGC is “A Career Where You Belong.”

Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.