Meat Sales Associate
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Callaway, MD, US
Company:
Weis Markets is a grocery retailer focused on treating associates with respect and supporting their growth and the communities they serve.
Summary:
The Meat Sales Associate at Weis Markets will maintain meat department displays and assist customers with orders and inquiries. A high school diploma or GED is required for this part-time position.
Requirements:
Credentials: High School Diploma or GED
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
- Keeps meat department cases well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand. Smiles and greets customers, makes suggestions, answers questions about various cuts and preparation of products. Takes orders for future delivery and helps fill special requests. Helps resolve customer concerns in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Sets up displays and rotates product as needed. Ensures that meat is fresh, in saleable condition with proper prices and signage. Handles product that is spoiled, damaged or close to expiration as detailed by company procedures and standards. Removes product that is not saleable to ensure quality.
- May grind and cut certain meats and poultry.
- Weighs and wraps merchandise at customer request; applies sticker showing correct price and weight. Maintains necessary logs to track freshness and quality. Adheres to all food and personal safety codes when handling product or utilizing kitchen tools. Responsible for general sanitation in the department. Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements. Disposes of trash properly. Empties bone cans.
- Assists in minimizing shrink and controlling damages. Reports shortages or overages to manager.
- May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of power jack or hand jack if properly trained. Training provided.
- May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained. Training provided.
- Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and superiors. Responsible to continuously improve job performance.
- Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE). Including but not limited to cut resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear, etc.
- May also be called upon to assist in other departments.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without an accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). No prior experience required.
RATE OF PAY AND BENEFITS
The hourly pay for this position starts at $15.00 and is up to $22.00.
Weis Markets offers a competitive salary with access to a variety of benefits and resources such as minimum essential coverage (MEC) Plan includes 100% in-network coverage for all preventative care services required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and have two supplemental medical plan options, the Advantage and Elite plans, dental, vision, short term disability, term life and AD&D, and voluntary insurance such as hospital indemnity, critical illness, 401(k) retirement savings plans, scholarship program and associate discount programs, auto and home insurance, employee assistance program, pet insurance, purchasing power and paid time off and sick pay provided the eligibility and criteria specific to the position is met.
