Senior Meat Cutter

Sam's East, Inc.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, viz

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and leave policies

Live Better U education program

Job summary

Sam's East, Inc. in Valdosta, GA is seeking a Senior Meat Cutter to lead meat processing operations.

You will cut, slice, grind and wrap products to meet specifications while upholding safety and quality standards, and collaborate with store teams to satisfy member needs. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, inventory control, and sanitation, with use of handheld devices to support production decisions and improvements.

Qualifications

• Six months’ experience in a fresh production department.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to comply with food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales in the meat area and satisfy member needs.
• Educate associates on tools, tasks and resources.
• Process meat to specifications: cut, slice, grind and wrap.
• Maintain sanitation, inventory, and equipment.
• Utilize handheld technology for business decisions and quality control.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Position Summary

As a Senior Meat Cutter you will drive sales in your area to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will work collaboratively with other associates to ensure the total club meets the member’s expectations.

Be a Team Member

Collaborates with cross functional teams and helps educate other associates on tools tasks and resources communicating effectively and developing interpersonal skills for providing customer service being flexible to the needs of the business tracking goods maintaining instock levels and controlling shrinkage

Be an Expert

Maintains an indepth knowledge of the various types and seasonality of different meat products equipment usage and backroom operations providing meat products to members by processing meat according to specifications for example cutting slicing grinding and wrapping meat products ensuring compliance with food safety standards sanitation guidelines and inventory management operating maintaining and sanitizing equipment

Be a Techie

Leverages digital tools to drive sales improve the shopping experience and elevate associate engagement utilizing hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production training and product quality with the member in mind adapting to new tools and encouraging others to use them

Be an Owner

Drives the business results ensuring commitment to operational excellence planning for profitability maintaining a work area according to company policies and procedures ensuring quality and standards for high volume meat products eliminating waste securing fragile and highshrink merchandise assisting members with purchasing decisions and ensuring merchandise is properly packaged labeled and stored

Be a Talent Ambassador

Being an advocate for the department and the club by valuing the members experience in the meat area and modeling high quality service and products executing the basics at highest possible level of quality interacting with associates to understand the roadblocks and assists in training them to perform jobrelated duties as assigned Complies with company policies procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy: and applying these in executing business processes and practices Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies data and resources collaborating with managers coworkers customers and other business partners identifying priorities deadlines and expectations carrying out tasks communicating progress and information determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities and adapting to and learning from change difficulties and feedback

Respect the Individual

Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent

Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence

Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments

Act with Integrity

Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us

Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent

Serve our Customers and Members

Delivers results while putting the customer first

Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders

Strive for Excellence

Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience

Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change

Benefits

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Compensation

The hourly wage range for this position is $19.00 to $27.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months’ experience working in a fresh production department.
• I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Location

Meat Processing Area Primary Location... 450 NORMAN DR, VALDOSTA, GA 31601-7708, United States of America

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

About Walmart

About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.