Job Description

We are looking for a Meat Department Clerk to start and begin training ASAP. Job duties include any additional duties as assigned by managers. We have many departments, but we are one store and all employees are expected to help out in all departments when help is needed. Employees will be cross trained in other departments when possible.

We are a locally owned and operated pioneer in the natural foods industry since 1969! We offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, a huge selection of bulk goods, a diverse and class leading selection of vitamins, supplements, and cosmetics and much more in a fun, friendly, welcoming environment. This is an exciting time at Staff of Life as we are growing and opening our second location in the first quarter of 2020, and we’d like you to grow with us!

In addition to a rewarding career in a growing business, Staff of Life offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• 15% employee discount for you on purchases made at Staff of Life (some exclusions apply)
• Flexible schedules

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical and dental (employees can pay premiums with pre-tax dollars)
• Paid vacation

We are seeking Meat Department Clerks to help us expand and improve our position as a destination for premier natural meats!

Perform duties related to the preparation, display, and selling of meat products. Provide efficient and courteous customer service.

Responsibilities

As a Meat Department Clerk, some of your job duties will include wrapping, weighing and pricing high-quality meat and seafood products. You will be responsible for monitoring product quality and stocking cases with fresh meat and seafood products. You will provide customers with product suggestions, educate them on different types of meat and seafood, and provide them with preparation and cooking recommendations. Your job will be to provide our customers with exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all food safety and sanitation requirements throughout your daily work. You will assist with cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas, tools, and equipment, and any other duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Adhere to all safety, health, weights and measures regulations.
• Must be capable of standing for up to 4 hour continuously, and a total of 8 hours per shift is a must; will walk up to 2 miles per 8 hours.
• Be able to work inside a temperature controlled area
• Good vision is required for using sharp knives, band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine and other equipment, if necessary.
• Be able to lift/carry products horizontally/vertically between 25 to 90 lbs., from 4” to 60”, a distance up to 10 feet for 20 hours.
• Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets horizontally up to 500 lbs., requiring a force of up to 85 lbs., a distance up to 100 feet for up to 5 hours.
• Be able to horizontally move racks of products weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force up to 25 lbs., for a distance up to 50 feet for up to 10 hours.
• Be able to move tables weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force greater than 35 lbs., a distance up to 2 feet for up to 1 hour.

We are looking for a Meat Department Clerk to start and begin training ASAP. Job duties include any additional duties as assigned by managers. We have many departments, but we are one store and all employees are expected to help out in all departments when help is needed. Employees will be cross trained in other departments when possible.