Meat Cutter (Floater)

Albertsons Companies • New Canaan, CT

11d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and
other meat products, and you must be willing to carve out time to engage our
customers in friendly conversations about our products. To be successful in this
position, you need to be passionate about meats and the success of the
department. We invite you to beef up our team and create a lasting impression
and positive experience for the customers we serve.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor with customers and coworkers
• Dependability and good attendance
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow procedures and safety standards
• Time management and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Basic mathematics and weights/measures
• Product variety, perishability, and handling standards
• Sanitation, labeling, and department policies
• Lift and maneuver up to 80 lbs
• Stand for long periods; bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive arm movements
• Operate meat department equipment and computer systems
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Compliance with grooming and dress code standards
• Exposure to refrigerated environments (around 35°F) and freezers (as low as -20°F)

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, wrap, tray, grind, weigh, and display fresh meat.
• Build meat and seafood displays; rotate and discard outdated or spoiled products.
• Ensure product quality, trimming, grinding, packaging, labeling, rotation, and wrapping standards are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area, equipment, and display areas.
• Follow department standards for handling quick-sale items and ensure proper code dating.
• Assist with inventory control, stocking, and rotating products.
• Operate and maintain meat cooler, freezer, and butcher block.
• Use equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, knives, grinders, saws, and labeling machines.
• Complete and monitor daily logs, production charts, and other required paperwork.
• Comply with safety regulations and company policies.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/myaci-benefits.com/__;!!K1aXqncla1X7G90AkdLmCg!rAQQIgK5qTHEOZimihiTu-Cq5CqDd5yTyDy2Md9yy2X9n5N5-LNd_VFz-Ph78hdScxWtyckceXfHreYVJ1PsQk_8tfijDVHG5g$]
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

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