Meat Cutter

Overview

The Meat Cutter is responsible for providing a high level of customer service and practicing safe food handling procedures. This position performs various cuts for meat items including, but not limited to: beef, chicken, pork and veal. The Meat Cutter will also have stocking and merchandising responsibilities in both the fresh and frozen cases.

• Follows established department procedures for receiving and unloading incoming shipments, pricing the product and stocking cases to ensure quality, protection, accuracy and proper rotation of product in the cases and cooler.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment to ensure compliance with all safety and sanitation requirements as set forth by the company and mandated by state, federal, and OSHA regulations.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and government weights and measures and labeling laws.
• Greets and takes orders from customers.
• Cuts, trays, and packages all of the required meat and seafood products required for the day.
• Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.

• High school diploma or equivalent degree.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years professional experience.
• Preferred 2-3 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Reliable and dependable; ability to follow direction.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Strong communication skills; outgoing and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to perform repetitious activities; ability to multi-task, prioritize and stay organized.
• Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude are essential to interact with customers and employees.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates; weekend, evening and holiday work required.
• Physical requirements:
  
  lift/carry products horizontally/vertically between 25 to 90 lbs., from 4" to 60", up to 10 feet; operate pallet jack for up to 500 lbs. up to 100 feet; move racks up to 70 lbs. for up to 50 feet; move tables up to 70 lbs. for up to 2 feet; pull down gates up to 10 lbs. for up to 3 feet;
  
  bilateral coupling force up to 30 lbs. for up to 100 hours; use a 2-step stool for up to 10 steps per hour per shift; stand for up to 8 hours per shift; work in a temperature-controlled area; good vision for using equipment; walk up to 2 miles per 8 hours.

• Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan to support you or your immediate family's health.
• Vacation accrual plan.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all Sprouts purchases.
• Flexible schedules.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(K) retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
• Company paid life insurance.

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Company paid short-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
• Paid holidays.

Sprouts Farmers Market offers Daily Pay — you’ll be able to transfer the money you've already earned, at no extra cost, and get it the next business day. You can see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. Learn more at Daily Pay.

Grow with us. If you have a passion for inspiring people and fresh food, consider applying for a job  focus on customer service and offer high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, bulk goods, and more in a friendly setting. Grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced company that values its teams.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Members are welcome to join one or more groups, including:

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

These groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business needs. Sprouts will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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