Meat Cutter

Lowe's Market (Lowes)•Ruidoso, NM

22d•$12 - $15

About The Position

The Meat Cutter works in the meat department and helps maintain proper market conditions and departmental operating standards. The role follows company policies, procedures, security measures, and regulations while supporting department merchandising, product quality, safety, sanitation, and customer service. The position works with the Meat Manager and other teammates and may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an apprenticeship or training program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of various meat cuts and types, including recommended uses or cooking methods.
Knowledge of and ability to operate meat department equipment.
Ability to read and write English.
Good customer relations skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to calculate mixture ratios when preparing cleaning solutions.
Ability to exert 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to read small letters and dates on meat items.

Responsibilities

Wrap, weigh, and price meats and related products.
Rotate perishable merchandise according to departmental procedures.
Follow approved procedures for receiving, weighing, price marking, breaking down, pricing, marking, and restocking meat products.
Control damaged, spoiled, and out-of-date products and dispose of them according to company policy.
Assist with maintaining the price book and meat scales.
Check deliveries against vendor invoices and inspect products for quality, count or weight, and condition.
Communicate and coordinate with the Meat Manager, including providing store feedback.
Assist with implementing the department merchandising plan and training department teammates.
Follow company policies, programs, procedures, guidelines, and safety standards.
Work with teammates to identify causes of issues and inefficiencies and communicate company expectations.
Interact frequently with customers and teammates.
Maintain a safe and orderly work area; uphold housekeeping and sanitation standards.
Unload trucks, break down loads, and stock products.
Help maintain Management Awareness policies and goals in the meat department.
Ensure meat cuts are attractively presented and re-wrap products as necessary.
Clean and sanitize meat preparation areas, equipment, and fixtures according to department standards.
Monitor cleaning supplies and sanitizing chemicals and notify the Meat Manager when supplies are low.
Perform other duties as assigned.