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About the Role

As a Meat Clerk at Sprouts Farmers Market, you will be working in one of the most popular departments in our store! You are responsible for providing a high level of customer service, practicing safe food handling procedures, and demonstrating product knowledge and preparation techniques. This hands-on position involves receiving, storing, and grinding meats, unloading and transporting fresh meats and poultry, and ensuring product freshness through proper rotation.

Responsibilities

Receive, store, and grind meats.
Unload and transport fresh, cured, and boxed meats and poultry from delivery truck.
Count and weigh incoming articles and compare results against an invoice.
Examine meats in storage and rotate meats to avoid aging.
Provide a high level of prompt and friendly customer service.
Assist customers with questions and special orders.
Maintain a positive, customer-focused work environment.
Have knowledge of weekly ad items.
Give customers direction of product location throughout the store.
Perform and follow the “Clean as You Go” and “Fresh at 4” Programs.
Adhere to all procedural guidelines set by the Meat Department.
Perform general housekeeping in the department.
Clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).
Adhere to all safety, health, weights and measures regulations, and company recipes.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have a basic knowledge of math, weights and measures.
Be dependable and reliable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Have and show an outgoing and friendly behavior.
Have a positive attitude and the ability to interact with customers.
Have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes including nights, weekends and holidays.
Have good communication skills.
Ability to take direction and participate in a team environment.
Must be capable of standing for up to 4 hours continuously, and a total of 8 hours per shift.
Will walk up to 2 miles per 8 hours.
Be able to work inside a temperature controlled area.
Possess good vision is required for using sharp knives, band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine and tenderizer.
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 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.

Skills

Customer service
Safe food handling
Product knowledge
Preparation techniques
Communication skills
Teamwork

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$18.20 - $24.55 / hour

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for employee and one family member
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
DailyPay - access earned wages daily

About the Company

Sprouts Farmers Market is a fast-growing retailer focused on inspiring people and fresh food.
Our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, and bulk goods in a friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.
Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) provide spaces for connection, support, and growth.

Equal Opportunity

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.
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