Meat Cutter Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Rotterdam, NY

11d • $20 - $25

About The Position

The Meat Cutter receives, rotates, cuts, grinds, wraps, labels, and merchandises fresh and processed meats. The role also supports merchandising seafood, prepared foods, cheeses, and pre-packed deli items, as well as the rotisserie chicken area and full-service deli. The Meat Cutter assists Members with meat selections and prepares special cuts or arrangements upon request. The position maintains sanitation, safety, product quality, inventory, and presentation standards within the meat department and related cases. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• Completion of a training program or apprenticeship is required.
• Previous meat cutting experience is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds; heavier or awkward objects may need to be lifted and moved with assistance.
• Ability to move about on hard surfaces and occasionally bend, handle, pull, reach, or stoop.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of automatic or hand wrapping machines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Members by recommending meat, poultry, and seafood products, answering questions, and preparing special cuts ordered by Members.
• Cut, grind, and process fresh meats according to company cutting standards; weigh, package, wrap, and label meat, poultry, and seafood according to company packaging standards.
• Showcase available products in the meat case and maintain appropriate department inventory.
• Keep meat, seafood, prepared foods, and cheese cases fully stocked; rotate products according to expiration dates and dispose of damaged or expired products according to established guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize department equipment, display fixtures, and work areas, including the meat cooler, freezer, and refrigerated display cases.
• Inspect and store meat deliveries, ensuring received meats meet or exceed company quality standards.
• Receive and unpack meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses in the meat cooler and freezer.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and support compliance.
• Perform other assigned duties, including placing orders and working in other departments as needed.
• Deliver service excellence, resolve or de-escalate Member concerns, and help provide a safe and positive Member experience.
• Work collaboratively to maintain club standards, including stocking items, executing promotional plans, maintaining accurate signage, and keeping areas clean and organized.
• Access and read production and/or financial performance reporting for the department and understand how execution affects business performance.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Three medical plan options, with optional dental and vision coverage, a Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match for team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with shares of BJ’s common stock available at a 15% discount through after-tax payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed