Meat Porter (Full Time, Mid & Closing shifts)

Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc.•Wallkill, NY

2d•$18 - $23

About The Position

At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needs—it’s about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each team member is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence. Adams Employees are expected to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects the commitment to providing quality products that Adams is known for. For the Meat Porter, this means supporting the butchers and meat cutters by maintaining a clean and organized department, preparing workstations and tools, ensuring all equipment and surfaces meet Adams safety and sanitation standards.

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.