Part-Time Meat Cutter Apprentice | Paid Training

Meijer; Chesterfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

career growth

Job summary

Meijer in the United States is offering a Part-Time Meat Cutter Apprentice position. You’ll receive hands-on training alongside certified Meat Cutters to build skills in cutting beef and pork, packaging, merchandising, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation.

This apprenticeship emphasizes safety, quality, and growth within our family‑oriented company as you complete required hands-on training, courses, and certification assessments, preparing you to become a certified Meat Cutter.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Interest in learning a skilled trade

Attention to detail

Dependability

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

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

As a Part-Time Meat Cutter Apprentice, you'll receive hands-on training while working alongside certified Meat Cutters to build the skills needed to become a certified Meat Cutter. The program includes training in fresh beef and pork cutting, packaging, merchandising, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation.

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 operationFollow 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