What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Wrapper position at Ojibwe Market?
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: This position is responsible for receiving, storing, wrapping, weighing, pricing, merchandising, and rotation of meat department products. They assist customers with our meat products, service, and selection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Specific duties include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Increase our customer service expectations by driving our Customer Service Fundamentals (i.e. Fun 5) in all interactions with customers
- Provides friendly, courteous, and prompt customer service
- Use product knowledge when selling to customers at the case
- Wrapping product in a presentable fashion
- Keep cases and display shelves properly stocked and always faced to ensure maximum sales, quality, and freshness
- Maintains sanitation of the entire department, along with rotation and pricing
- Maintains a variety of products while conforming to the production standard
- Operates all meat equipment including meat wrapper
- Ability to disassemble, clean and reassemble all equipment as part of the sanitation process
- Handles damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy
- Complies with safety policies and procedures; notifies manager of any potential hazard immediately
- May perform other miscellaneous tasks assigned by mangers necessary to provide products and services to customers during peak periods of business
- All other duties as assigned
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EXPECTATIONS/ABILITIES:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must be able to operate calmly while in a fastpaced environment.
- Above average written and oral communication skills.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Ability to solve problems with minimum supervision and understanding of being empowered and accountable.
- Comply with and consistently execute the specific ‘Fundamentals of Customer Service’ when engaging with customers.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a busy retail environment. The responsibility of the position is performed within the confines of the business operation with exposure to differentials in temperature. Some extreme temperatures are possible, including helping to maintain the exterior of the building at all times of the year and frequently working in a refrigerated (cooler/freezer) environment.
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.
- Regularly required to talk and hear
- Occasionally climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and smelling
- Continuously stand on tile/concrete, walk on tile/concrete, reaching wait/overhead level
- Continuous contact with hazardous equipment and sharp objects
- Frequently carrying and lifting to 80 pounds, pushing, and pulling up to 100 pounds
- Frequently twist at the waist while cleaning, cutting/opening, packaging, sorting, loading/unloading, moving/removing merchandise and stocking merchandise
- Ability to maintain regular, reliable attendance
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a FULL-TIME position with 40 hours of work expected. Days of work vary from Sunday through Saturday and hours of work are scheduled weekly and may remain stable for several weeks. Must be able to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must attend all mandatory meetings and participate in trainings.
TRAVEL: No travel is expected for this position.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous customer service experience in retail and/or previous experience working with the public is preferred.
Native American preference will be applied to hiring of this position as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Chapter 14, Subchapter V, subsection 273 & 274. We are an equal opportunity employer with preference given to qualified Native American applicants in accordance with federal law and tribal policy.
Required Pre-Employment Screening: LDF Business Development Corp. is committed to a drug-free workplace. To qualify for this position, applicants must agree to pre-employment drug screening and potential random testing, as required thereafter.
HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position please apply online at www.LDFBDC.com
About Ojibwe Market
The Ojibwe Market has been providing full-service grocery, deli, bakery, and butcher services to the Lac du Flambeau area for over 20 years. Situated among the lakes and forests of Northern Wisconsin, The Ojibwe Market is a great visit while you’re in the area. From dozens of homemade brats to the coveted Racine Danish Kringle, we have what you need.