Meat Lead Fresh Meat

Walmart • Snellville, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Department Lead drives sales in the meat department and supervises hourly associates to deliver value and a positive member experience. The role models expertise in meat and works collaboratively with other team leaders to meet members’ expectations across the club.

The lead oversees department operations, including quality, inventory, production, equipment use, safety, sanitation, regulatory compliance, staffing, ordering, and merchandise presentation. The role uses digital and handheld tools to plan and make business decisions, trains and develops associates, supports talent sourcing and career growth, and works with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to improve processes and achieve business results. The position also promotes company policies, ethics, integrity, inclusion, customer service, and continuous improvement.

The hourly wage range is $22.00 to $30.00. Additional premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour may apply in specific circumstances. Sam’s Club offers benefits including health coverage, financial benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, company discounts, education benefits, and other programs; eligibility and terms may vary.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience in a meat production department or at least 6 months of experience supervising a team.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully complete all job-required training and assessments within the prescribed time period if selected.

Nice To Haves

• Meat processing experience, including boneless and bone-in products.
• Experience supervising associates.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Responsibilities

• Supervise the meat department team to deliver on the business plan and contribute to the club’s success.
• Communicate department goals, execute company programs, follow policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
• Collaborate with other team leaders to meet members’ expectations across the club.
• Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product updates, and product specifications.
• Ensure meat department quality, inventory, production, equipment use, safety, sanitation, and compliance meet company and regulatory standards.
• Share product knowledge and train associates on item specifications and approved equipment use.
• Engage with members and help them select products.
• Use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and support associate engagement.
• Make timely business decisions about production, training, and product quality using handheld technology.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area and use digital tools for forecasting, planning, and production.
• Facilitate product inventory and ordering, maintain appropriate staffing, and ensure accurate audit and compliance standards.
• Ensure meat and seafood equipment and storage systems are in working order.
• Produce and display merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan.
• Identify team training needs, teach and develop associates, encourage career growth, and source talent internally and externally.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners.
• Analyze information, monitor progress and results, and identify and address improvement opportunities.
• Promote and support compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards; assist management with correcting ethical and compliance issues.
• Lead and participate in teams by coordinating assignments, sharing resources and information, and supporting timelines, work quality, and adaptation to change.
• Foster belonging, respect, trust, communication, mentoring, accountability, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including PTO and/or PPTO; parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U company-paid education benefit, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

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