Meatcutter Journeyman

Meatcutter Journeyman • Part & Full-Time Opportunities • Dierbergs Markets

The Meatcutter Journeyman works as part of a team to provide the best customer service and highest product quality possible. Cut a variety of meats according to company policy, and fulfill other job responsibilities:

• Prepare all merchandise and cuts of meat, including blocking outside of beef
• Weigh, price, cut and slice any meat
• Order and receive merchandise; break down loads and transfer to carts
• Serve trade, grind meat, cube steaks, and patty steaks
• Use all tools, including power tools (saws, hand or power), grinder, cubing machine, patty machine, sealer, barbecue equipment, wrapper machine, conveyor, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards of all equipment and department
• May perform work in the Service Meat Department
• Promote products and utilize suggestive selling techniques to satisfy the customers' needs
• Process customer orders accurately by clarifying and checking for understanding
• Examine, stock, and rotate meats according to sell by date
• Cut, trim, and weigh meats for production and customer requests
• Work in varied temperature-controlled environments (refrigerator and freezer)
• Keep work area sanitary by using company approved cleaners and equipment
• Follow safe food handling guidelines according to S.A.F.E. program standards

Essentials

• At least 18 years of age
• Must be a skilled meat cutter or completed a meat cutter apprenticeship
• Read basic information (ex: equipment operating manuals, product names and codes, and reference guides)
• Basic computer, weights/measures understanding and math skills (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversions, and percentages)
• Listen and communicate from verbal to written instructions
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays
• Prompt and regular attendance based on your schedule
• Adherence to our dress code, appearance and personal hygiene standards
• Associates in food handling departments are required to receive a Hepatitis A vaccination (MO only)

Physical Requirements

• Lifting & Carrying - average of 30 lbs., up to 90 lbs
• Pushing & Pulling - 6-wheel stock carts with loads weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Occasional - Sit, kneel, stoop, squat, climb, overhead reach & power grip
• Frequent - Stand, walk, head turn, side reach, grasp, pinch, finger manipulation & feel
• Constant - Handling & forward reach

What's in it for you?

• Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!
• Medical insurance, 401(k), pension plan, and paid time off - even for part-time Associates
• Automatic, scheduled pay increases to reward your awesome performance
• Work/life balance and flexible scheduling
• Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with us
• Discounts at the Starbucks kiosks inside some of our locations
• Wellness initiatives, Associate appreciation and volunteer opportunities to keep you engaged and involved

Foundational

Embody and BE the following:Be Connected,Be Curious,Be Courageous,Be Caring,Be People Centric,Be a Contributor,Be a Cultivator, and in all you do,Be YOU!

This job description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the responsibilities that the Associate may be required to perform.