Meat Cutter II / Full Time - Cleveland, OH

Save A Lot • Cleveland, OH

5d • $15 - $19 • 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 provides a high level of customer service by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and trimming and preparing standard cuts of meat as outlined in the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. The Meat Cutter contributes to team success through strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

The position works under the direction of the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and Meat Cutter II/Trainer. It involves cutting, preparing, packaging, and displaying meat; maintaining product quality, sanitation, and food-safety standards; and following company policies and procedures. Other perishable or non-perishable duties may be assigned as needed to maintain store performance.

Most work takes place in a temperature-controlled environment of 38–45 degrees. The role requires standing, walking, and moving for extended periods, as well as reaching, bending, twisting, balancing, lifting and transporting products. Team Members must be able to move heavy product with assistance and perform pushing, pulling, grasping, and sawing motions for extended periods.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successfully complete the Cutter Training Program within 3 months.
• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and demonstrate effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be dependable and flexible, including willingness to work in other areas of the store 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 throughout a shift; product may at times weigh up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to move heavy product with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/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, including knives, wrappers, scales, slicers, a cubing machine, and a power saw where certified to cut meat.
• Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance, and performance management.
• Proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use knives and power equipment to cut and/or package authorized beef, pork, and poultry items according to company policies and procedures.
• Wrap, weigh, and price cuts of meat.
• Label packages according to COOL, USDA, and company standards.
• Keep displays and case signs appropriately updated and merchandise meat to maximize sales.
• Assist with product ordering as needed.
• Maintain proper date rotation for dated and undated products in display cases and storage coolers according to company policy.
• Prepare and place meat cuts and products in the display counter according to company procedures so they appear attractive to customers.
• Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery to maintain the cold chain and ensure meat quality.
• Meet daily sanitation and quality standards in accordance with company policy.
• Follow and execute company policies and procedures, including COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat/Produce Scale operation, Mark Downs, Inventory Processes, Meat POGs, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time Team Members or Team Members averaging 30 or more hours per week may receive health and welfare benefits.
• 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