Meat Cutter

Sprouts Farmers Market•Murphy, TX

15h

About The Position

The Meat Cutter is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and practicing safe food handling procedures. This position performs various cuts for meat items including, but not limited to: beef, chicken, pork and veal. The Meat cutter will also have stocking and merchandising responsibilities in both the fresh and frozen cases. Overview of Responsibilities Follows established department procedures for receiving and unloading incoming shipments, pricing the product and stocking cases to ensure quality, protection, accuracy and proper rotation of product in the cases and cooler Maintains a safe and clean working environment to insure compliance with all safety and sanitation requirements as set forth by the company and mandated by state, federal, and OSHA regulations Ensures compliance to local, state, and government weights and measures and labeling laws Greets and takes orders from customers Cuts, trays, and packages all of the required meat and seafood products required for the day. Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife. Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent degree
Must have a minimum of 2 years professional experience
Must be at least 18 years of age
Reliable and dependable; ability to follow direction
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
Strong communication skills; outgoing and friendly demeanor
Ability to perform repetitious activities
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and stay organized
Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude are essential to interact with customers and employees
Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
Weekend, evening and holiday work required
Must be able to lift/carry products horizontally/vertically between 25 to 90 lbs., from 4” to 60”, a distance up to 10 feet for 20 hours
Must be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets horizontally up to 500 lbs., requiring a force of up to 85 lbs., a distance up to 100 feet for up to 5 hours
Will need to horizontally move racks of products weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force up to 25 lbs., for a distance up to 50 feet for up to 10 hours
Must move tables weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force greater than 35 lbs., a distance up to 2 feet for up to 1 hour
Must vertically pull down gate requiring a force up to 10 lbs., for a distance up to 3 feet for up to 1 hour
A bilateral coupling force up to 30 lbs. for up to 100 hours is required
Will need to use a 2 step stool for up to 10 steps per hour per shift
Capable of standing for up to 4 hour continuously, and a total of 8 hours per shift is a must
Will be working inside a temperature controlled area
Good vision is required for using sharp knives, band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine and tenderizer
Will walk up to 2 miles per 8 hours

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2-3 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures

Responsibilities

Follows established department procedures for receiving and unloading incoming shipments, pricing the product and stocking cases to ensure quality, protection, accuracy and proper rotation of product in the cases and cooler
Maintains a safe and clean working environment to insure compliance with all safety and sanitation requirements as set forth by the company and mandated by state, federal, and OSHA regulations
Ensures compliance to local, state, and government weights and measures and labeling laws
Greets and takes orders from customers
Cuts, trays, and packages all of the required meat and seafood products required for the day.
Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife.
Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
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