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Greer's Market

Meat Wrapper

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Meat Manager, Assistant Meat Manager Or A Skilled Co-Worker Until A Comfortable Skill Level Is Achieved In All Of These Areas. * Company Policies * Safety Standards * Receiving, Handling & Storing ...

Greer's Market

Meat Wrapper

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$13 - $15.75/hr

Meat Manager, Assistant Meat Manager Or A Skilled Co-Worker Until A Comfortable Skill Level Is Achieved In All Of These Areas. * Company Policies * Safety Standards * Receiving, Handling & Storing ...

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What are some common challenges faced by meat assistants in a busy retail environment?

Meat Assistants often work in fast-paced settings where maintaining food safety standards and cleanliness under time pressure can be challenging. They may need to quickly adapt to fluctuating customer demands, handle heavy lifting, and manage multiple tasks such as preparing cuts, restocking displays, and assisting customers. Effective teamwork and clear communication with butchers and other staff are essential for keeping operations smooth and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What is a meat assistant?

Meat Assistants are retail workers who support butchers or meat department supervisors in grocery stores, supermarkets, or specialty meat shops. Their responsibilities typically include preparing, packaging, and displaying meat products, assisting customers, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and restocking shelves. They may also help with basic meat cutting under supervision, ensuring all products are properly labeled and stored. Good customer service and knowledge of meat products are important skills for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a meat assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Meat Assistant, you need basic knowledge of meat cuts, food safety practices, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with equipment like meat slicers, scales, and point-of-sale (POS) systems is typically required, and food handling certifications may be preferred. Attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe product handling, high-quality customer interactions, and smooth operations in a busy retail or processing environment.
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Meat Wrapper 3year experience in retail grocery environment

JOHNSONS MEAT & SEAFOOD MARKET

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off

Meat Wrapper Job Description

PositionMeat Wrapper
LocationJacksonville, Florida
Reports ToMeat Manager / Store Manager
Position TypeFull-Time 
Position SummaryJohnson's Meat & Seafood Market Inc. is seeking an experienced Meat Wrapper with 3–5 years of experience in a retail grocery store meat department. The successful candidate will package, label, merchandise, and stock fresh meat products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and customer service.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities• Wrap, package, weigh, and label fresh meat products.
 • Prepare retail-ready beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and value-added meat products.
 • Stock and merchandise meat cases using FIFO inventory rotation.
 • Inspect products for freshness and quality.
 • Operate wrapping machines, scales, and label printers.
 • Maintain clean and sanitized work areas.
 • Assist customers and support the meat cutting team.
 • Follow HACCP, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and company food safety standards.
Required Qualifications• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of meat wrapping experience in a retail grocery store or supermarket meat department (Required).
 • Experience operating commercial wrapping equipment and scales.
 • Knowledge of meat merchandising, labeling, and inventory rotation.
 • Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation.
 • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
 • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in refrigerated environments.
 • Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications• ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Manager Certification.
 • HACCP training or certification.
 • Experience assisting journeyman meat cutters.