Meijer
Meat Cutter Apprentice
Company
Role
Meat Cutter Apprentice
Location
United States of America
Job type
Part time
🔥
Posted
Just now
Estimated salary
Job description
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
As an Apprentice Meat Cutter, you will receive hands-on training and mentoring from certified meat cutters and department leaders. This role is designed to prepare you for certification as a Meat Cutter, with a structured program lasting up to one year. You will learn all aspects of meat department operations, including cutting, merchandising, safety, and sanitation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in daily cutting of fresh beef, pork, and grind under supervision
- Follow production schedules to meet requirements for advertised fresh meat cuts
- Wrap, stock, and organize fresh meat and poultry
- Learn and execute proper packaging, trim standards, yields, and Meijer specifications for pork and beef cuts
- Operate and clean meat department equipment (saw, wrapper, scales, cuber, grinder)
- Maintain department setup, opening, and closing duties
- Complete all required training modules and assessments within prescribed timelines
- Demonstrate safe work habits and strict adherence to safety policies (including Meat Grind Procedure #52)
- Participate in department merchandising, inventory control, and product presentation
- Assist with checking in fresh meat deliveries and maintaining hold box organization
- Learn knife sharpening skills and equipment safety procedures
- Work scheduled shifts according to training and business needs, which may include first, second, or third shifts
- May be required to travel to other locations for training or coverage (travel time and mileage paid per policy)
Training & Certification:
- Structured training program with periodic assessments (6 months and 1 year)
- Certification may occur at any point within the year upon demonstration of required skills
- Apprentices may not cut meat without a certified Meat Cutter or Team Leader present until certified
- Apprentices are expected to model professional behavior and dependability
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with weights and measure processes specific to meat processing
- Ability to understand and follow specific safety and sanitation procedures
- Experience in product presentation and packaging
- Experience using Computer Assisted Ordering applications
- Experience with inventory control procedures
