Meat Cutter - Jvss02-Uvalde/Wallisville - Part-Time

H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 400 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $25 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 110,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.

Joe V's Smart Shop, the small Store that offers BIG savings, creates possibilities for our Customers and Partners to live a more enriched life by providing the lowest prices and highest wages. Come partner with us and combine your great customer service skills with our promise of 'lowest price, highest quality product.'
As a Meat Cutter, you'll help provide the freshest quality products for the customer through a well-stocked and well-maintained department while providing great customer service by performing all job responsibilities with a sense of ownership and team approach. You'll continuously cut, prepare, tray, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while under the supervision of a Meat Cutter I.
We are looking for:

• Minimum age 18 (mandatory)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Willingness to stay attentive to customers' needs

What is the work?
Production:

• Weighs / wraps / labels product packages for sale
• Rotates product in meat cooler, sales floor; ensures proper storage practices
• Operates grinder, saw, knife sharpener, tenderizer, slicer
• Cuts, trims, trays, scrapes meat for display, according to company standards, and while partnered with a Meat Cutter I
• Assists in technical areas as needed
• Fill products; chickens, chubs, seasoned meats as needed
• Practices safety awareness; safely performs meat cutting duties at all times
• Consistently communicates to ensure the highest quality and freshness standards are met

Customer Service:

• Answers customers questions regarding products and assists them with selections
• Provides great customer service by cutting meat products and labeling appropriately

Food Safety / Sanitation:

• Complies with department / store operating procedures and federal / state regulations
• Cleans and sanitizes display cases; properly operates / maintains equipment

What is your background?

• Completion of required job skills and compliance-related training
• Minimum age 18 (mandatory)
• Experience in customer service
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Meat Cutter?

• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Working knowledge of product rotation, department / store sanitation, shrink awareness
• Working knowledge of JVSS Meat Cutter training aids and SOPs
• Communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks

Can you...

• Occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic materials
• Frequently be exposed to wet (non-weather) conditions
• Safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts
• Function in a fast-paced, retail environment, in detailed and precise tasks
• Constantly be exposed to cold (non-weather) conditions
• Work with Customers, staying attentive to their needs
• Occasionally be exposed to loud noise
• Constantly* stand, reach at waist, grasp
• Demonstrate the ability to lift 90 lbs, and manage in excess of 90 lbs**
• Occasionally walk, reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, pivot, twist, pinch, and use fine motor movements
• Frequently push / pull with arms and make movements with ulnar deviation

• While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as-Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day

** It is Partners' responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager.
09-2021