Meat Cutter II / Full Time - Indianapolis, IN

Save A Lot • Indianapolis, IN

146d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Cutter ensures the store’s meat department operates according to company standards, driving sales and maximizing profitability. The role delivers a high level of customer service by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and trimming and preparing standard cuts of meat as described in the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. The Meat Cutter contributes to team success through teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.

The position involves cutting, preparing, packaging, labeling, and merchandising meat; assisting with ordering; maintaining product rotation and quality; receiving deliveries; and meeting sanitation and food-safety standards. Duties may also include other perishable and non-perishable work needed to support store performance, working in other areas or stores, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependability and flexibility, including willingness to work in other store areas as needed with little or no advance notice.
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Must adhere to a uniform dress code.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, balance, lift, and transport objects weighing up to 30 pounds repeatedly; product may sometimes weigh up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to move heavy product with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, or move about for extended periods.
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and use sawing motions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience safely using manual pallet jacks, hand tools, and power equipment such as knives, wrappers, scales, slicers, a cubing machine, and a power saw (where certified to cut meat).
• Spanish or other language proficiency.
• Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Cut and/or package authorized beef, pork, and poultry items using knives and power equipment, following company policies and procedures.
• Wrap, weigh, and price meat cuts according to company and pricing guidelines.
• Label packages according to COOL, USDA, and company standards.
• Update displays and case signs, and merchandise meat to established standards with a focus on maximizing sales.
• Assist with product ordering.
• Maintain proper date rotation for dated and undated products in display cases and storage coolers.
• Prepare and place meat cuts and products in the display counter so they appear attractive to customers.
• Receive, inspect, and store meat deliveries while maintaining the cold chain and meat quality.
• Meet daily sanitation and quality standards in accordance with company policy.
• Follow company policies and procedures, including those for COOL, food safety, sanitation, scale operation, markdowns, inventory processes, meat planograms, the Meat Cutter Resource Manual, Daily Manager Signoff, and the Meat Cutting List.
• Perform other perishable and non-perishable duties as needed to maintain optimal store performance.
• Protect company property, funds, and merchandise.
• Work in more than one store or in other areas of a store when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits for eligible full-time team members or team members averaging 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program
• Wellbeing Program
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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