Meat Clerk

Meijer•Ballwin, MO

1d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Meat & Seafood Clerk keeps store meat and seafood cases stocked, clean, and organized during business hours; assists customers; and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor. The role follows all procedural guidelines established by the Meat Department and supports safe, sanitary operations and accurate product presentation. The clerk receives and checks shipments, monitors product temperature and quality, rotates stock, prepares and packages products, and maintains accurate labels, pricing, and product information. The position also provides customer assistance and product recommendations, supports inventory preparation, and maintains product knowledge. It requires regular use of meat department equipment and adherence to applicable safety practices, including using mesh gloves when working with knives. The position involves varied hours and days as business needs dictate. The work environment may include extreme temperatures and ventilation or exhaust fans. The listed starting pay range is $15.00–$16.50 per hour, with raises in accordance with company policy. Benefits vary by employment status; the posting describes a comprehensive package for full-time team members and programs supporting part-time team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to high-volume retail and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
Support and contribute to team goals.
Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations for grocery retail.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
Expert packaging and wrapping skills.
Ability to cut and weigh varying amounts of meat and seafood.
Understand COOL compliance for seafood products, including countries of origin.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–2 years of grocery retail experience with meat department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Keep meat and seafood cases, storage areas, and work areas clean and sanitary; maintain safe floors and remove spills and hazardous debris.
Stock and organize meat and seafood cases, present and face products, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Rotate meat and seafood products and pay particular attention to expired stock.
Assist customers with purchases, information, product selection, and product recommendations; sell and cross-sell products.
Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Monitor point-of-purchase signs and maintain recipe cards, coupons, promotional materials, and information about complementary foods.
Operate department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Monitor proper temperatures throughout the production of meat and seafood items.
Prepare meat and seafood products using appropriate ingredients and cooking times.
Organize, stack, and rotate meat products in the cooler and freezer.
Weigh, label, package, and wrap meat products accurately using scales, weight measures, and tares; follow dating procedures.
Use cutting accessories safely and comply with mesh-glove requirements when using a knife.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and ensuring tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and knowledge of product preparation.
Regularly walk the department to maintain an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.