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Meat Wrapper / Sanitation

Job Overview

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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
hearing aid coverage
pharmacy benefits
behavioral health services
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) Plan
stock purchase plan

Job Description

Costco Wholesale Corporation is a leading global membership warehouse club dedicated to offering quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices. Known for its commitment to value and customer satisfaction, Costco operates numerous warehouse stores in the United States and worldwide, serving millions of members with a diverse range of products including groceries, electronics, apparel, and household items. The company prides itself on fostering a strong community atmosphere, offering excellent employee benefits, and maintaining high standards of ethical business practices. This stable and reputable company is committed to growth, innovation, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for all members.

The role of Meat Wrapper at Costco is vital in maintaining the quality and presentation of meat products within the store. The position is primarily responsible for wrapping and labeling meat products accurately using specialized wrapping machines, ensuring freshness and adhering to strict safety and quality standards. This role requires close attention to detail, as the Meat Wrapper must operate various equipment such as meat grinders, Ross tenderizers, moisture fat testers, and manual pallet jacks effectively and safely. The incumbent will also be tasked with stocking display cases, managing inventory, and providing exemplary service to Costco members by ensuring the meat department is well-organized, clean, and compliant with health codes.

A Meat Wrapper at Costco helps uphold the reputation of the store’s meat department by reliably following production procedures and quality standards to guarantee consistency of finished products. Daily duties extend beyond wrapping meats to include cleaning and sanitizing work areas and machinery, performing maintenance to equipment, and ensuring proper disposal of hazardous materials according to regulations. This comprehensive role involves both physical labor—such as lifting boxes of meat up to 99 lbs and operating machinery—and customer-facing responsibilities. The position demands flexibility in working hours to meet business needs, and the company provides a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, and more, underscoring Costco’s commitment to the well-being of its employees.

Job Requirements

  • Provide proof of authorization to work in the United States
  • Open availability to meet the needs of the business
  • Ability to lift 99 lbs safely
  • Ability to follow health and safety procedures
  • Ability to operate machinery and equipment
  • Adherence to sanitation and food safety standards
  • Strong attention to detail and reliability

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in meat wrapping or a related role preferred
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to operate meat wrapping machines and other related equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to lift heavy weights up to 99 lbs
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Willingness to follow safety protocols and procedures
  • Ability to operate manual pallet jack and other warehouse equipment

Job Duties

  • Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitized the previous night
  • Rework display case and rotate product
  • Restock meat room supplies and boxes of meat up to 70 lbs
  • Stock meat display cases and follow department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished product
  • Take large trays of styrofoam packaged meat from large wheeled racks and place individual packages into automatic wrapping machines
  • Follow safety and security procedures
  • Set label machine according to product type and price
  • Print and apply labels to products
  • Put wrapped and labeled meat on large trays of large wheeled cart and stock in the display case
  • Reach through sliding windows or move rack to floor
  • Restock meat room supplies and boxes of meat up to 99 lbs
  • Operate meat grinder
  • Dump meat into the top of the machine and check fat content of each batch
  • Operate tenderizing machine
  • Follow proper production procedures and standards
  • Clean and sanitize the area throughout the day
  • Comply with health code, such as sanitation standards and maintaining proper temperatures
  • Clean and sanitize the meat room including disassembly of equipment and power washing at end of day
  • Wash, apply cleaning agents, wipe, and mop all surfaces and equipment
  • Empty drain screen
  • Operate commercial dishwasher, power sink, or wash by hand in three compartment sinks
  • Perform routine maintenance for machinery, equipment, and implements
  • Provide and ensure prompt and courteous member service
  • Ensure proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials
  • Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery
  • Assist with department duties as necessary
  • Assist in other departments of the warehouse as necessary

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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