Meat Porter (Part Time, Evening Shifts)

Adams Fairacre Farms•City of Poughkeepsie, NY

2d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Adams is seeking a Meat Porter to support butchers and meat cutters by maintaining a clean and organized department, preparing workstations and tools, and ensuring all equipment and surfaces meet safety and sanitation standards. The role emphasizes providing friendly, polite, and knowledgeable customer service, treating everyone with respect, kindness, and appreciation, and fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Requirements

Willingness to help all customers in a professional and welcoming manner
Knowledge of or willingness to learn cleaning and sanitation protocols specific to meat departments
Strong attention to detail and personal responsibility for cleanliness and safety
Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate with a team of co-workers and managers
Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams’ products and quality
Ability to demonstrate and set the example for Adams’ culture and values
Must be at least 18 years old
Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 60 pounds
Work in cold temperatures for most of your shift
Safely use and operate cleaning tools and meat department equipment
Work in a steady pace environment, especially during holidays and peak hours
Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
Communicate with others to exchange information
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks including in tight and confined spaces

Responsibilities

Ensure that customers receive the best customer service by providing friendly, polite, and knowledgeable service; greet customers personally and thank them appreciatively for shopping at Adams.
Clean and sanitize meat cutting tools, surfaces, equipment, and machinery (including grinders, saws, slicers, and trays) throughout the day and at shift close.
Prepare and stock cutting stations with required materials, tools, and supplies before the start of operations.
Maintain clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting drains as needed.
Dispose of waste properly and ensure trash and rendering containers are emptied and sanitized regularly.
Monitor and report any safety or maintenance issues with equipment or infrastructure to the Meat Manager promptly.
Assist with basic packaging, labeling, and restocking tasks when needed.
Keep walk-in coolers, freezers, and prep areas neat and organized at all times.
Follow all food safety, OSHA, and store sanitation procedures to ensure a safe work environment.