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Meat Cutter II / Full Time - Van Wert, OH

Erwin, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

The Meat Cutter delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by following the company's meat merchandising plan and trimming /preparing standard cuts of meat as outlined in the ...

Mitchell Grocery Corporation

Meat Manager

Centertown, TN

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Meat managers are responsible for managing department inventory, merchandising, labor, safety, and other operational processes. They are to schedule associates, prepare cutting lists, and process ...

Mitchell Grocery Corporation

Meat Manager

TN · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Meat managers are responsible for managing department inventory, merchandising, labor, safety, and other operational processes. They are to schedule associates, prepare cutting lists, and process ...

E.W. James and Sons

Meat Cutter (Butcher)

Mckenzie, TN · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Key duties include receiving and stocking items, cutting, grinding, wrapping, weighing, pricing, and merchandising meat department products. Meat Cutters are expected to assist customers with special ...

E.W. James and Sons

Meat Cutter (Butcher)

Union City, TN · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Key duties include receiving and stocking items, cutting, grinding, wrapping, weighing, pricing, and merchandising meat department products. Meat Cutters are expected to assist customers with special ...

E.W. James & Sons

Meat Cutter (Butcher)

Union City, TN · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Key duties include receiving and stocking items, cutting, grinding, wrapping, weighing, pricing, and merchandising meat department products. Meat Cutters are expected to assist customers with special ...

E.W. James and Sons

Traveling Meat Cutter

Union City, TN · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Key duties include receiving and stocking items, cutting, grinding, wrapping, weighing, pricing, and merchandising meat department products. Meat Cutters are expected to assist customers with special ...

E.W. James & Sons

Meat Cutter (Butcher)

Mckenzie, TN · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Key duties include receiving and stocking items, cutting, grinding, wrapping, weighing, pricing, and merchandising meat department products. Meat Cutters are expected to assist customers with special ...

E.W. James & Sons

Traveling Meat Cutter

Union City, TN · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Key duties include receiving and stocking items, cutting, grinding, wrapping, weighing, pricing, and merchandising meat department products. Meat Cutters are expected to assist customers with special ...

Harp's Food Stores

Meat Cleanup

Tiptonville, TN · On-site

$11.50 - $14.25/hr

Meat Cleanup Clerk Summary To deliver more than is expected to my customers and associates by ... Merchandising & Sales Floor Standards - I support merchandising and sales floor standards including ...

Harp's Food Stores

Meat Clerk

Covington, TN · On-site

$12.50 - $15.50/hr

Meat Clerk Summary To deliver more than is expected to my customers and associates by providing a ... Merchandising & Sales Floor Standards - I support merchandising and sales floor standards including ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Meat Cutter

Hendersonville, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Assists with stocking meat display case according to Meat Manager's plan for product presentation and merchandising. * Brings cases of meat, up to 99 lbs, from cooler and empties contents onto meat ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Meat Cutter

Cordova, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Assists with stocking meat display case according to Meat Manager's plan for product presentation and merchandising. * Brings cases of meat, up to 99 lbs, from cooler and empties contents onto meat ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Meat Cutter

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Assists with stocking meat display case according to Meat Manager's plan for product presentation and merchandising. * Brings cases of meat, up to 99 lbs, from cooler and empties contents onto meat ...

Naifeh's Covington

Meat Clerk

Covington, TN

$12.50 - $15.50/hr

Meat Clerks are responsible for providing outstanding customer service while maintaining a clean ... Verify and maintain accurate pricing on all department merchandise. Maintain clean, organized, and ...

Naifeh's Munford

Meat Clerk

Munford, TN

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

Meat Clerks are responsible for providing outstanding customer service while maintaining a clean ... Verify and maintain accurate pricing on all department merchandise. Maintain clean, organized, and ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Meat Cutter

Nashville, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Assists with stocking meat display case according to Meat Manager's plan for product presentation and merchandising. * Brings cases of meat, up to 99 lbs, from cooler and empties contents onto meat ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Meat Cutter

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Assists with stocking meat display case according to Meat Manager's plan for product presentation and merchandising. * Brings cases of meat, up to 99 lbs, from cooler and empties contents onto meat ...

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How much do meat merchandiser jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for meat merchandiser in Tennessee is $16.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.86 and $17.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a meat merchandiser?

A Meat Merchandiser is responsible for managing the selection, display, pricing, and overall presentation of meat products in retail stores. They work closely with suppliers, buyers, and store managers to ensure high-quality products, proper inventory levels, and appealing merchandising strategies. Their role includes analyzing sales trends, maintaining food safety standards, and optimizing product placement to maximize sales.

What is meat merchandising?

Meat merchandising involves managing the display, pricing, and presentation of meat products in retail settings to attract customers and maximize sales. It requires knowledge of meat cuts, inventory management, and proper handling to ensure quality and safety. Merchandisers often work with tools like scales and display cases and may need food safety certifications.

What does a meat merchandiser do?

A typical day for a Meat Merchandiser involves checking inventory levels, arranging and rotating meat products to ensure freshness, and setting up eye-catching displays to promote sales. You’ll regularly monitor product quality, track expiration dates, and manage backroom storage to maintain optimal stock. Meat Merchandisers work closely with butchers, department managers, and store associates to coordinate promotions and restocking efforts. This role requires balancing hands-on product handling with customer service and merchandising strategies, making teamwork and clear communication essential.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a meat merchandiser?

To thrive as a Meat Merchandiser, you need a solid understanding of meat cuts, product quality standards, inventory management, and retail merchandising, often supported by experience in grocery or meat departments. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory tracking software, and, in some cases, food safety certifications such as ServSafe is highly valuable. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help set candidates apart in this collaborative environment. These skills are crucial for ensuring display quality, maintaining stock levels, and delivering excellent customer service, which directly impact sales and customer satisfaction.

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Infographic showing various Meat Merchandiser job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 38% Full Time, 54% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $33,433 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Meat Specialist

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

Goodlettsville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Associated Wholesale Grocers rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 122 rated grocery stores

Job description


AREA: KENTUCKY/EVANSVILLE, IN
Essential Functions:
Responsible for making regular planned visits to our member stores serving in a liaison capacity between the store and the warehouse.
Responsible for interpreting meat department operating statements and conduct operational analysis of the department to advise managers on how to improve their operations.
Performs necessary analysis and planning to assure that the meat merchandising objectives and priorities for assigned member are met.
Developing weekly ad item and price selections.
Conduct training for department managers and personnel.
Responsible for maximizing meat retail sales and warehouse purchases for assigned stores.
Important Functions:
Assist in the development of meat case configurations, both fixtures and product layout
Assist in developing sales programs such as; seasonal meat merchandising, value added, creating handbills and developing continuity programs.
Works with others so that total job responsibilities are met in a satisfactory manner. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, superiors and co-workers.
Responsible for securing knowledge with regard to competitor's meat merchandising strategies, being able to analyze the impact and developing countering measures as required.
Accomplishes those activities necessary to keep management informed on all planning, work performed, and results achieved. All records required by management are to be complete, accurate, up-to-date and submitted on time.
Responsible for having all assigned stores participate in all warehouse programs.
Promote special selling events: truckload sales, 12 hr sales, 3 day events.
Performs other responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education, training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
Understanding of retail/wholesale meat operations and merchandising; Standard English usage.
Abilities:
Be able to operate scales, wrappers, and hand jacks. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization and to senior company management. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Experience, Education and Training:
High school diploma; management experience in retail/wholesale meat operations.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to drive car to stores.
Working Environment:
Indoors, with adequate cooling, heating, and adequate lighting. Outdoors as needed.
Licensing/Certifications:
Drivers license.

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