Meat Cutter Apprentice

Meijer•Chesterfield, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! As an Apprentice Meat Cutter, you will receive hands-on training and mentoring from certified meat cutters and department leaders. This role is designed to prepare you for certification as a Meat Cutter, with a structured program lasting up to one year. You will learn all aspects of meat department operations, including cutting, merchandising, safety, and sanitation.

Requirements

Familiarity with weights and measure processes specific to meat processing
Ability to understand and follow specific safety and sanitation procedures
Experience in product presentation and packaging
Experience using Computer Assisted Ordering applications
Experience with inventory control procedures

Nice To Haves

Structured training program with periodic assessments (6 months and 1 year)
Certification may occur at any point within the year upon demonstration of required skills
Apprentices may not cut meat without a certified Meat Cutter or Team Leader present until certified
Apprentices are expected to model professional behavior and dependability

Responsibilities

Assist in daily cutting of fresh beef, pork, and grind under supervision
Follow production schedules to meet requirements for advertised fresh meat cuts
Wrap, stock, and organize fresh meat and poultry
Learn and execute proper packaging, trim standards, yields, and Meijer specifications for pork and beef cuts
Operate and clean meat department equipment (saw, wrapper, scales, cuber, grinder)
Maintain department setup, opening, and closing duties
Complete all required training modules and assessments within prescribed timelines
Demonstrate safe work habits and strict adherence to safety policies (including Meat Grind Procedure #52)
Participate in department merchandising, inventory control, and product presentation
Assist with checking in fresh meat deliveries and maintaining hold box organization
Learn knife sharpening skills and equipment safety procedures
Work scheduled shifts according to training and business needs, which may include first, second, or third shifts
May be required to travel to other locations for training or coverage (travel time and mileage paid per policy)