Journeyman Meat Cutter Job at Iron River Cooperative, Iron River, WI

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  • Iron River Cooperative
  • Iron River, WI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time Meat Department Employee

Journeyman Meat Cutter

Summary: Directly responsible for the Meat Department Head. Opens the store. Handles all department responsibilities in the absence the Meat Department Head. Assists the Meat Department Head in achieving the operational goals of the department.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Properly cut, trim, weigh, wrap, and stock a variety of fresh and packaged meat department products in a timely and efficient manner.

2. Assists in managing department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports and orders meat/product as needed to satisfy customer demand and advertised sale needs – several times a week.

3. Assists implementation of pricing on new items while maintaining budgeted gross margins.

4. Sets up advertising displays or arranges merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.

5. Assists developing and implementing localized merchandising plan for the department, sets up and creates displays for new and seasonal items as well as items that are tied-in with other department promotions, in order to meet the sales and objectives of the store and the department.

6. Prepares, maintains and tracks all types of records concerning inventories to calculate gross margins according to store expectations.

7. Maintains effective housekeeping program. Keeps merchandise clean and fresh so as to maintain a positive customer perception and meet all health department regulations, pass sanitation inspections and meet store standards. Ensures that associates work and operate equipment in a safe manner at all times. Ensures compliance with local, state and government weights and measures laws.

8. Assists controlling department expenses by improving operations and efficiencies, by controlling costs and by reducing losses due to shrinkage.

9. Assists customers with questions

10. Unloads trucks, prepares product for sale, and stocks shelves.

11. Checks invoices for shorts, miss picks and calls in/submits items for credit.

12. Records waste and damage and process according to established guidelines.

13. Maintains COO and other regulatory requirements

14. Resets sections as needed.

15. Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Responsible for all aspects of the Meat Department in the absence of the Meat Department Head.

2. Assists in oversight the Meat Department’s productivity and efficiency.

3. Opens the store as needed.

4. Works back stock to ensure proper rotation.

5. This description represents a significant sampling of tasks performed, responsibilities and job knowledge required, however, it is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

1. Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.

2. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

3. Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

4. Planning/Organizing – Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; maintains work areas in an organized manner.

5. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure: Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

6. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

6. Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner.

7. Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

8. Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

9. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

10. Initiative – Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Journeyman Meat Cutter

Language Skills:

Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with l0’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement. Ability to use and understand percentages to calculate gross margins and track performance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Operate a computerized scale

Current ordering technology

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Ability to obtain a safe serve certification.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Company Description

Small town grocer serving the Greater Iron River area for 110 years.

Company Description

Small town grocer serving the Greater Iron River area for 110 years.

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Local area,

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