Meat Clerk Part Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Oneonta, NY

1d • $17 - $21

About The Position

The Meat Clerk receives, inspects, stores, rotates, wraps, labels, and merchandises fresh and processed meats, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses. The role helps keep department cases stocked and products handled according to quality, expiration, cleaning, and safety standards. The Meat Clerk assists Members by answering questions and recommending products, and may assist the meat cutter with packaging freshly cut meats and seafood or grind hamburger meat. Other duties may be assigned, including work in other departments as needed.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with fresh and processed meats is preferred.
• Knowledge of automatic or hand wrapping machines is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a meat and/or deli department is preferred.
• Frequently lift objects up to 30 pounds; may need to lift and move heavier or awkward objects over 30 pounds with assistance.
• Move frequently on hard surfaces; may occasionally bend, handle, pull, reach, stoop, or position oneself to examine or scan merchandise.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with fresh and processed meats.
• Knowledge of automatic or hand wrapping machines.
• Prior experience working in a meat and/or deli department.

Responsibilities

• Answer Member questions about meats, poultry, and seafood, and recommend food products when appropriate.
• Weigh, package, wrap, and label meat, poultry, and seafood cuts, including grinds.
• Assist the meat cutter in packaging freshly cut meats and seafood; may grind hamburger meat.
• Inspect and store delivered meat and ensure it meets or exceeds company quality standards.
• Keep meat, seafood, prepared foods, and cheese cases fully stocked.
• Rotate meats, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses according to expiration dates, and dispose of damaged or expired products according to established guidelines.
• Receive and unpack meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses in the meat cooler and freezer.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, display fixtures, and department areas, including the cooler, freezer, and refrigerated display cases.
• Maintain club policies, procedures, and compliance, and support a safe, clean, and positive environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including working in other departments as needed.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary The Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the household.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Medical plan options, with optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match for team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with shares available at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed