Meat Clerk

PAQ • Atascadero, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Clerk provides prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service, maintains the meat department’s presentation, and assists with inventory and stocking. The role involves helping customers select meat products, preparing ground meat, packaging and labeling products, maintaining sanitation, and supporting product rotation and inventory activities. The position is based on-site in a grocery store environment, with workstations on the sales floor, in backrooms, and in refrigerated storage areas. Employees interact constantly with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail setting. Work hours vary and availability is required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; full-time shifts are typically eight hours. The environment is climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation, and may include damp or humid conditions and wet or slippery floors. Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals. Noise is usually low to moderate, with occasional louder periods. Attire must be professional and presentable as determined by store management, including a name tag and specified company-issued or approved shirts, hats, or jackets.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience is required; on-the-job training is provided.
• Basic understanding of meat products and cuts.
• Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic math skills for weighing and pricing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly, including in high-pressure situations.
• Desire to meet and exceed customer expectations and create a positive shopping experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, typically eight-hour shifts.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry items up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products.
• Fine motor skills for handling small objects.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently and maintain physical stamina in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in selecting meat products.
• Prepare ground meat using a meat grinder.
• Package and label meat products.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the meat department.
• Stock and rotate products to ensure freshness.
• Assist with inventory counts and ordering supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED