Meat Sales Associate

Weis Markets•State College, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Sales Associate supports the meat department by stocking and presenting products, assisting customers, maintaining product quality, and keeping the department clean and safe. The associate may grind and cut certain meats and poultry, weigh and wrap merchandise, and help with deliveries and other store duties when trained. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Associates must perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without accommodation.

Requirements

Completed or working toward a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
No prior experience required.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Keep meat department cases stocked and appealing to meet customer demand.
Greet customers, make suggestions, answer questions about meat cuts and preparation, take orders for future delivery, fulfill special requests, and address customer concerns promptly and courteously.
Set up displays and rotate products as needed.
Ensure meat is fresh, saleable, correctly priced, and properly signed; handle spoiled, damaged, or near-expiration products according to company procedures and remove unsaleable products.
Grind and cut certain meats and poultry as needed.
Weigh and wrap merchandise at customers’ request and apply stickers showing the correct price and weight.
Maintain logs for freshness and quality tracking.
Follow food and personal safety codes when handling products and using kitchen tools.
Maintain department sanitation and follow cleaning schedules and guidelines so work areas, equipment, counters, and display cases meet health and OSHA requirements.
Dispose of trash properly and empty bone cans.
Help minimize shrink and control damages; report shortages or overages to the manager.
Assist with receiving, unloading, checking in, breaking down, and storing deliveries using a power jack or hand jack when properly trained.
Assist with baling cardboard and related duties when properly trained.
Cooperate with coworkers and superiors to support the smooth functioning of the department and store, and continuously improve job performance.
Use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
Assist in other departments as needed.