Meat Clerk Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Plymouth, MA

10d • Onsite

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 assists the meat cutter with packaging freshly cut products and may grind hamburger meat. The Meat Clerk helps Members by answering product questions and making recommendations, maintains stocked cases, and follows quality, expiration-date, cleaning, and safety standards in the meat department. Team Members are also expected to support club policies and procedures, provide friendly service, work collaboratively, and help maintain the club’s GOLD standards. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

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.
• Ability to frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds; lifting and moving heavier or awkward objects over 50 pounds may be required with assistance.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.

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 Members’ questions about meats, poultry, and seafood and recommend food products when appropriate.
• Weigh, package, wrap, and label cuts of meat, poultry, and seafood, including grinds.
• Assist the meat cutter with packaging freshly cut meats and seafood; may grind hamburger meat.
• Inspect and store meat deliveries and ensure products meet or exceed company quality standards.
• Keep meat, seafood, prepared food, and cheese cases fully stocked.
• Rotate meats, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses according to expiration dates and follow guidelines for disposing of damaged or expired products.
• Receive and unpack meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses in the meat cooler and freezer.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, display fixtures, and meat-department areas, including the cooler, freezer, and refrigerated display cases.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties, including working in other departments as needed.
• Deliver friendly Member service, address or escalate concerns appropriately, and contribute to a safe and positive environment.
• Work as a team to meet club standards, keep items stocked, execute promotional plans, maintain accurate signage, and keep the club clean and organized.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the team member’s household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Choice of three medical plans, 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 allowing eligible team members to purchase BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount through after-tax payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

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