Meat Wrapper / Sanitation

Vallejo, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

hearing aid coverage

pharmacy benefits

behavioral health

Employee assistance program

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Assistance Plan

short-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

stock purchase plan

Job Description

Costco Wholesale Corporation is a multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. Founded in 1983, Costco is renowned for providing quality products at low prices to its members. The company operates numerous warehouses across the United States and internationally, offering a wide range of merchandise including groceries, electronics, appliances, and household items. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee welfare, Costco is recognized as one of the top employers in the retail industry. The work environment is fast-paced but rewarding, focusing on teamwork, efficiency, and excellent member service. Employees benefit from comprehensive benefits packages and opportunities for career growth within the company. As a leader in the wholesale retail sector, Costco prides itself on maintaining high standards for product quality, health and safety, and operational excellence.

This role of Meat Wrapper and Meat Cutter at Costco is an essential position in the company's food department. The position primarily involves preparing meat products for sale by wrapping, labeling, and stocking them in the meat display cases. It requires operating various specialized equipment including wrapping machines, meat grinders, tenderizers, and fat testers. The individual in this position must also ensure that the meat products meet quality and consistency standards by following departmental procedures and adhering to health and safety regulations. The job demands physical stamina to handle heavy boxes of meat, meticulous attention to detail in labeling and packaging, and a commitment to providing the highest level of customer service to Costco members. The employment type is likely part-time or full-time depending on the warehouse needs, and compensation is competitive within the retail sector. This role also includes duties such as cleaning and sanitizing equipment and workspaces, performing routine maintenance on machinery, and assisting in other warehouse departments when necessary. Overall, this position is pivotal to maintaining the quality and presentation of meat products in the warehouse, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with health regulations. The job posting was updated in July 2026, reflecting the company's current staffing needs and standards.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift heavy boxes of meat up to 99 lbs
Availability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to stand for extended periods
Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations
Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in a meat processing or retail meat department preferred
Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to operate meat cutting and packaging machinery
Ability to follow direction and work independently or as part of a team
Good customer service and communication skills
Ability to lift heavy items up to 99 lbs
Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

Inspects and reassembles equipment sanitized the previous night
Reworks display case and rotates product
Re-stocks meat room supplies and boxes of meat up to 70 lbs
Stocks meat display cases and follows department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished product
Takes large trays of styrofoam packaged meat from large, wheeled racks and places individual packages into automatic wrapping machines
Follows safety and security procedures
Sets label machine according to product type and price, prints and applies labels to products
Puts wrapped and labeled meat on large trays of large, wheeled cart and stocks in the display case by reaching through sliding windows or moving rack to floor
Re-stocks meat room supplies and boxes of meat up to 99 lbs
Operates meat grinder
Dumps meat into the top of the machine and checks the fat content of each batch from the grinder
Operates tenderizing machine
Follows proper department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished product
Cleans and sanitizes the area throughout the day including windows
Performs duties to comply with health code, such as sanitation standards and maintaining proper temperatures
Cleans and sanitizes the meat room including disassembly of equipment and power washing of meat room at end of day
Washes, applies cleaning agents, wipes, and mops all surfaces and equipment
Empties drain screen
Operates commercial dishwasher, power sink, or washes by hand in three compartment sinks
Performs routine maintenance for machinery, equipment, and implements
Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service
Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials
Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
Assists with department duties as necessary
Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary