Meat Cutter

Albertsons Companies • Arlington Heights, IL

3d • $16 - $27

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter, you prepare fresh meat products—including beef, poultry, and other items—for display. You trim, cut, package, and label products accurately, monitor freshness, and maintain product quality. You also assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.

You help keep the meat department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly. The role involves using knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment; maintaining clean work areas; and following food-safety, sanitation, company, and regulatory requirements. Work may take place in refrigerated environments and requires extended standing and lifting up to 75 pounds. This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior meat-cutting or food-preparation experience is required.
• Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, grinders, and slicers, following training and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain sanitation standards.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to comply with company policies, including food-safety, sanitation, and dress standards.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and prepare beef, poultry, and other meat products for display.
• Package and label products accurately and maintain product quality and freshness.
• Assist customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Operate knives, grinders, saws, slicers, and wrapping equipment according to training and safety guidelines.
• Keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow food-safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Follow company policies, safety requirements, regulatory guidelines, and dress standards.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on eligibility and applicable terms, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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