Part-Time Meat Cutter Apprentice | Paid Training

1016 Meijer Great Lakes LP; Chesterfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking motivated individuals to join a Meat Cutter Apprenticeship program. You will learn to cut and prepare beef and pork to Meijer specifications, wrap and stock meat products, and follow safety and sanitation standards while working alongside certified Meat Cutters.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, required courses, and certification assessments, with opportunities for advancement and career growth within Meijer’s multi-state retail network.

Qualifications

• Interest in learning a skilled trade and growing with Meijer.
• Willingness to complete the apprenticeship program.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut and prepare fresh beef and pork to Meijer specifications.
• Wrap, package, label, stock, and merchandise fresh meat products.
• Follow production schedules to keep fresh meat cases stocked.
• Learn proper grinding procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and equipment safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Complete required hands-on training, learning courses, and certification assessments.
• Work alongside certified Meat Cutters throughout the apprenticeship program.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

What You'll Do:

• Learn to cut and prepare fresh beef and pork to Meijer specifications
• Wrap, package, label, stock, and merchandise fresh meat products
• Follow production schedules to keep fresh meat cases stocked
• Learn proper grinding procedures and safe equipment operation
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and equipment safety standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Complete required hands-on training, learning courses, and certification assessments
• Work alongside certified Meat Cutters throughout the apprenticeship program

What You Bring:

• Interest in learning a skilled trade and growing with Meijer
• Dependability and willingness to complete the apprenticeship program
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, standing, and working in refrigerated areas
• Previous meat, retail, or food-handling experience is helpful but not required

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we're a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification.