Meat Journeyman Cutter

SUMMARY

The responsibilities of the Niemanns Meat Journeyman Cutter is to assist customers, preparing and cutting meat, maintains quality in fresh meat case, helps with department cleanliness and assist in receiving of product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Read cutting lists

Maintains meat cases

Cuts all primals to specific techniques

Grinds meats

Fills cases/stock meat

Rotates product properly

Assists Meat Manager with inventory

Operates wrapping scale & other machinery in Meat Department

Receives and processes meat shipment correctly and assists customers with request and information

Cleans and sanitizes equipment, cases work area and sales floor

Works within company programs, policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned KEY ATTRIBUTES

Product Minded

Customer Minded

Personnel Minded

Detail Minded

Stable

Meat cutting skills

Open Minded

Leadership skills

Friendly & Sales Minded

The ability to prioritize and multi task in fast paced environment

Communication Skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving skills

Adaptability

Desire to move up within department SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED);

One to three months related experience and/or training;

Or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Write routine reports and correspondence.

Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel

Hairnet

Safety Cutter

Apron

Gloves

Uniform per store policy

Pallet jack

Ladder

Stepladder

Associates may be required to use all standard meat cutting equipment including, but not limited to

Knives

Slicers

Saw

Grinders

Meat wrappers PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

Stand

Walk

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Communicate with associates and customers

Taste and smell

Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

Stoop

Kneel

Crouch

Climb

Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

Sit

Balance

Overhead lifting

Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Vision

Close

Distance

Ability to adjust focus

Ability to distinguish colors

Peripheral

Depth perception WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

Moving mechanical parts

Fumes or airborne particles Frequently

Extreme heat Occasionally

Wet and/or humid conditions

Chemicals while cleaning

Extreme cold

Risk of electrical shock

Vibration NOISE LEVEL

Regularly

Moderate PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

$18 up to $22/hour (IL Locations Only)

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location