Job Details

Niemann Harvest Market Meat Journeyman Cutter

The Niemann Harvest Market Meat Journeyman Cutter is responsible for assisting customers, preparing and cutting meat, maintains quality in the fresh meat case, helps with department cleanliness and assist in receiving of product while working in a safe manner. The Meat Journeyman Cutter will assist the Meat General Manager in creating a positive store atmosphere for customers and a positive working environment for Associates while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
2. Learns and uses the three E's: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
3. Assists customers with request and information
4. Takes care of special requests in a fast, friendly manner
5. Reads cutting lists
6. Cuts all primals to specific techniques
7. Grinds meats
8. Maintains meat cases
9. Fills cases/stock meat
10. Rotates product properly
11. Assists Butcher Shop Manager with inventory
12. Receives and processes meat shipment correctly
13. Operates wrapping scale & other machinery in Meat Department
14. Cleans and sanitizes equipment, cases work area and sales floor
15. Follow all Health Code guidelines
16. Follows all store and department policies and procedures
17. Follow safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
18. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Key Attributes

• Passion/purpose
• Foodie/farmer
• Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
• People enthusiast/outgoing
• Genuine
• Good communicator/desire to share
• Trendy/fun
• Honest
• Techie
• Meat Cutting skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to multitask
• Problem solving skills
• High energy level
• Adaptability

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education And/or Experience

• Six months to one year related experience and/or training

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Food Handler's Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

Recommended Equipment

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Hairnets/Hats
• Safety Cutter
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Uniform per store policy
• Associates may be required to use standard meat equipment including, but not limited to,
• Saws
• Knives
• Slicers
• Grinders
• Meat wrapper

Physical Demands

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Communicates with Associates and Customers

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Climb
• Balance
• Overhead lifting
• Taste or Smell
• Crawl
• 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

• Wet or humid conditions
• Work near moving mechanical parts

Occasionally

• Extreme cold
• Risk of electrical shock
• Toxic or caustic chemicals

Noise Level

Regularly

• Moderate

Pay Range

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

Benefits

• 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