Pt Meat Seafood clerk

Meijer•Bloomington, IN

6d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat & Seafood Clerk keeps store meat and seafood cases stocked, clean, organized, and accurately priced during business hours. The role assists customers with purchases, product information, and selection while maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor and following Meat Department procedures. The clerk receives and inspects products, monitors product temperatures and rotation, prepares and packages products, and maintains safe, sanitary work areas. The position also involves operating department equipment, supporting inventory preparation, and maintaining product knowledge.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to changing conditions in a high-volume retail environment and work in a cross-functional team.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
Demonstrate attention to detail, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Multitask and maintain strong organizational skills; support and contribute to team goals.
Work varied hours and days as business needs dictate.
Be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations for grocery retail.
Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Have skills using knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
Have expert packaging and wrapping skills and the ability to cut and weigh meat and seafood.
Understand seafood Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) compliance.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–2 years of grocery retail experience with Meat Department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Keep meat and seafood cases, storage areas, and work areas clean and sanitary; promptly address spills and floor hazards.
Stock, face, fill, and organize meat and seafood products according to department schematics, ensuring tags and prices are accurate.
Monitor product rotation and remove expired stock.
Assist customers with purchases, information, and product selection; sell and cross-sell products.
Receive, inspect, and log shipments for accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Monitor point-of-purchase signage and maintain recipe cards, coupons, promotional materials, and information about complementary foods.
Operate equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Monitor proper temperatures throughout meat and seafood production.
Prepare meat and seafood products using appropriate ingredients and cooking times.
Organize, stack, and rotate meat products in coolers and freezers.
Weigh, label, package, and wrap meat products accurately, following proper dating procedures.
Follow safe practices when using cutting accessories, including wearing mesh gloves when using a knife.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and ensuring tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and preparation skills, and regularly check the department for cleanliness and organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.