
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Tuition Assistance
Job Description
Sam's Club, a leading membership-only retail warehouse club owned by Walmart Inc., is known for providing quality products at unbeatable prices while prioritizing exceptional customer service. As a large-scale retailer, Sam's Club focuses on fresh food departments to ensure members have access to fresh, healthy, and responsibly sourced items. With a commitment to operational excellence and member satisfaction, Sam's Club continues to grow its team of dedicated employees who embody the values of teamwork, integrity, and a strong customer-first approach. Their meat department, in particular, is a vital area where customers look for both expertise and high-quality fresh products.
The Meat Associate at Sam's Club plays a crucial role in delivering a superior shopping experience by ensuring that all meat products meet quality standards and are displayed attractively. Not just about cutting and packaging meat, this role involves making important decisions about product quality, packaging, and merchandising to guarantee that members receive the best possible value and freshness. Handling meat requires precision, adherence to strict sanitation protocols, and knowledge of safe food handling practices.
In addition to product handling, this role is front-facing and requires associates to provide excellent customer service by greeting members with a smile, answering their questions, and assisting with purchasing decisions. The Meat Associate must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive and helpful attitude. Collaboration with team members and flexibility to work in other areas of the club as business needs arise are important aspects of the job.
Sam's Club values associates who are passionate about their work, eager to embrace new technology, and committed to upholding the company's high standards for quality and safety. The role involves routine sanitation and maintenance of equipment, ensuring inventory accuracy, minimizing waste, and supporting the overall operational goals of the warehouse club. Being a Meat Associate means being an integral part of a well-run team that values member satisfaction and operational excellence.
This position is hourly with a competitive pay range from $17.00 to $25.00 per hour, including opportunities for premium pay based on schedule and specific work. Sam's Club also offers comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits like 401(k) and company-paid life insurance, paid time off, and other valuable perks including educational assistance through the Live Better U program. Employment at Sam's Club provides a stable and rewarding career path with growth opportunities within the Walmart and Sam's Club family.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where your skills contribute directly to customer satisfaction and product excellence, and you appreciate being part of a team driven by collaboration and continuous improvement, this Meat Associate role at Sam's Club offers an excellent opportunity to build a meaningful career in retail fresh food services.
The Meat Associate at Sam's Club plays a crucial role in delivering a superior shopping experience by ensuring that all meat products meet quality standards and are displayed attractively. Not just about cutting and packaging meat, this role involves making important decisions about product quality, packaging, and merchandising to guarantee that members receive the best possible value and freshness. Handling meat requires precision, adherence to strict sanitation protocols, and knowledge of safe food handling practices.
In addition to product handling, this role is front-facing and requires associates to provide excellent customer service by greeting members with a smile, answering their questions, and assisting with purchasing decisions. The Meat Associate must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a positive and helpful attitude. Collaboration with team members and flexibility to work in other areas of the club as business needs arise are important aspects of the job.
Sam's Club values associates who are passionate about their work, eager to embrace new technology, and committed to upholding the company's high standards for quality and safety. The role involves routine sanitation and maintenance of equipment, ensuring inventory accuracy, minimizing waste, and supporting the overall operational goals of the warehouse club. Being a Meat Associate means being an integral part of a well-run team that values member satisfaction and operational excellence.
This position is hourly with a competitive pay range from $17.00 to $25.00 per hour, including opportunities for premium pay based on schedule and specific work. Sam's Club also offers comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits like 401(k) and company-paid life insurance, paid time off, and other valuable perks including educational assistance through the Live Better U program. Employment at Sam's Club provides a stable and rewarding career path with growth opportunities within the Walmart and Sam's Club family.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where your skills contribute directly to customer satisfaction and product excellence, and you appreciate being part of a team driven by collaboration and continuous improvement, this Meat Associate role at Sam's Club offers an excellent opportunity to build a meaningful career in retail fresh food services.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to multitask and maintain a positive attitude
- Willingness to be flexible and work in different areas of the store as needed
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of meat cutting and processing techniques
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Customer service experience with the ability to assist and engage members positively
- Ability to operate digital tools and handheld technology in a retail environment
- Capability to work effectively in a team setting
- Good physical stamina to stand for long periods and handle physical demands of the job
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Job Duties
- Be a team member collaborating with other associates to build a strong meat team
- Be an expert demonstrating knowledge of business on the floor, backroom operations, product safety standards, sanitation guidelines, inventory management, and the operation, maintenance, and sanitization of equipment
- Prepare meat products according to established standards including cutting, grinding, wrapping, trimming, and maintaining product quality standards
- Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement using handheld technology for immediate business decisions
- Maintain commitment to operational excellence by ensuring work area complies with company policies, quality and date control standards, eliminate waste, assist members with purchasing decisions, and ensure proper packaging and storage of merchandise
- Be a talent ambassador advocating for the department and club by valuing member's experience, modeling high quality service and products, and exhibiting energy and passion
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and ethics using the Open Door Policy and collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, identifying priorities and communicating progress
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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