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Meat Cutter and Wrapper

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Company Discounts
Life insurance

Job Description

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only retail warehouse club that offers a wide range of products including fresh food, electronics, home goods, and more. Known for its commitment to quality and excellent customer service, Sam's Club has established itself as a trusted destination for customers seeking value, convenience, and premium products. With locations across the United States, Sam's Club focuses on delivering a superior shopping experience through its dedicated team of associates who are passionate about helping members and providing top-notch service. Their fresh food departments, including the meat team, play a crucial role in ensuring that members have access to high-quality, fresh products to feed their families and enjoy every day. Sam's Club offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $17.00 to $25.00 with potential additional premiums based on various factors such as schedule, facility, season, and specific work performed. The company is also committed to promoting a safe and drug-free workplace to maintain a productive environment for all employees.

The Meat Associate at Sam's Club holds an essential role within the fresh food team, responsible for ensuring the quality, packaging, and presentation of meat products offered to members. This position is an integral part of the customer service frontline, where the associate's friendliness and expertise significantly impact members' shopping experiences. Working in this role requires a keen attention to detail, steady hands for precise cutting and trimming, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The Meat Associate not only cuts meat but also makes informed decisions regarding product safety, inventory management, packaging, and display standards to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

As a Meat Associate, you will collaborate with other team members to maintain an efficient and supportive work environment, using modern digital tools to help improve sales and the shopping experience. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in the meat department, adhering strictly to sanitation and quality control standards, and assisting members with their purchasing decisions. The position involves physical activity including standing for extended periods, working with cutting equipment, and handling fragile products responsibly. Associates must be proactive problem solvers who execute their tasks with excellence and adaptability.

In addition to operational duties, the Meat Associate serves as a brand ambassador, ensuring that all interactions reflect Sam's Club's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The role requires a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to support team success. Sam's Club values associates who bring energy, commitment, and passion to their work, fostering a welcoming environment for both members and colleagues. Benefits at Sam's Club include comprehensive health benefits such as medical, vision, and dental coverage, financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance, as well as paid time off options encompassing PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave. Additional perks include short-term and long-term disability coverage, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and a unique company-sponsored education program called Live Better U, which helps employees with tuition and fees for various educational opportunities.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • ability to stand for long periods while assisting members
  • thrive in fast-paced environments
  • multitask effectively
  • prioritize member satisfaction
  • problem-solve and tackle obstacles
  • complete all required job training and assessments timely

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • prior experience in meat cutting or similar food handling preferred
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
  • ability to operate meat cutting and processing equipment
  • excellent customer service skills
  • ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • strong communication and teamwork skills

Job Duties

  • Collaborates with other associates to build a strong meat team
  • communicates with team members and adapts to business needs
  • demonstrates knowledge of floor operations, safety standards, sanitation, inventory, and equipment maintenance
  • prepares, cuts, grinds, wraps, trims meat products according to standards
  • maintains product quality standards
  • uses digital tools to drive sales and improve shopping experience
  • makes business decisions related to production, training, and quality
  • ensures operational excellence through adherence to company policies
  • maintains clean and organized work areas
  • secures fragile merchandise and eliminates waste
  • assists members with purchasing decisions
  • ensures proper packaging and labeling of products
  • advocates for department and club by delivering high-quality service
  • complies with company ethics and policies
  • completes work assignments by collaborating and communicating with managers and coworkers
  • adapts to changes and feedback

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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