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Sprouts Farmers Market

Director, Meat

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Oversee Chicken, Beef, Ground Beef, Turkey, Pork, Lamb, Bison, Ham, Processed Meat, Frozen Meat and Meat Meal Solution merchandising team while establishing priorities and assisting the team in the ...

Fry's Food Stores

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Goodyear, AZ

$20.25 - $27/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... process - Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated ...

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How much do meat processor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for meat processor in Phoenix, AZ is $17.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.39 and $16.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are meat processors?

Meat processors are professionals who prepare meat for sale and consumption by slaughtering animals, cutting, trimming, deboning, grinding, and packaging meat products. They work in various settings such as slaughterhouses, processing plants, butcher shops, and grocery stores. Meat processors must follow strict food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the quality and safety of the products. Their responsibilities can also include inspecting meat for quality, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining records. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and knowledge of health regulations.

How much money do meat processors make?

Meat processors typically earn an average annual salary between $25,000 and $40,000, depending on experience, location, and specific role. Entry-level positions may pay less, while experienced workers or those with specialized skills can earn higher wages, often supplemented with overtime or shift differentials.

What jobs pay $400 an hour?

In general, jobs that pay $400 an hour are highly specialized and typically include roles such as experienced surgeons, specialized lawyers, senior executives, or consultants with rare expertise. These positions often require advanced education, extensive experience, and sometimes certification or licensing. For a meat processor, such high hourly rates are uncommon unless they hold executive or consulting roles within the industry.

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

To thrive as a Meat Processor, you need knowledge of meat cutting techniques, food safety standards, and basic math skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with meat processing machinery, cutting tools, and adherence to USDA or HACCP guidelines is typically required. Attention to detail, physical stamina, and teamwork are important soft skills for excelling in this role. These abilities ensure product quality, workplace safety, and efficient operations in a fast-paced food production environment.

What Is a Meat Processor?

A meat processor prepares meat for packaging. As a meat processor, your duties revolve around cleaning, grinding, and packaging meat. You are also responsible for sorting meat and labeling packages. To perform this job, you do not need formal education, but you must complete on-the-job training. You can find these positions at grocery stores, meat packing plants, and animal slaughterhouses. Meat processors usually stand for long periods using heavy equipment, so you must have excellent physical stamina to complete your job safely. Similar job titles include meat production worker and meat packer.

What are some common challenges faced by meat processors, and how can they be addressed on the job?

Meat processors often face challenges such as working in cold environments, maintaining strict hygiene standards, and performing repetitive tasks that can lead to fatigue. Addressing these challenges involves wearing appropriate protective clothing, adhering to sanitation protocols, and utilizing ergonomic equipment to reduce strain. Teamwork and good communication with supervisors are also essential to ensure safety and efficiency, as well as to quickly address any issues that arise during production.

What jobs pay 10,000 a month without a degree?

A meat processor typically earns less than $10,000 a month; high-paying jobs without a degree often include roles such as sales managers, commercial pilots, or real estate brokers, which may require experience, licensing, or certifications. These positions usually involve specialized skills, industry knowledge, or sales performance to reach such income levels.

What is the difference between Meat Processor vs Butcher?

AspectMeat ProcessorButcher
CertificationsFood safety, HACCPNone required, but some may have food handling
Work EnvironmentProcessing plants, industrial settingsRetail stores, butcher shops, markets
Employer & Industry UsageMeat processing companies, food manufacturingButcher shops, grocery stores, restaurants
Job FocusProcessing, cutting, packaging meat in bulkCustom cutting, customer service, retail sales

While both roles involve working with meat, a Meat Processor primarily focuses on bulk processing, cutting, and packaging in industrial settings, often requiring food safety certifications. A Butcher typically works in retail environments, preparing meat for customers and providing personalized service. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on their skills and career goals.

What jobs pay $2000 a day?

High-paying jobs that can reach $2000 a day often include specialized roles such as surgeons, anesthesiologists, or corporate executives, which typically require advanced education, certifications, and significant experience. Some freelance or consulting professionals in fields like law, finance, or technology may also earn this level of daily income, especially with high-demand skills and a strong client base.
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Infographic showing various Meat Processor job openings in Phoenix, AZ as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 38% Full Time, and 62% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,985 per year, or $17.3 per hour.
Assistant Meat/Seafood Manager

Assistant Meat/Seafood Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market

Gilbert, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Sprouts Farmers Market rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 799 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 115 rated grocery stores

Job description

Job Introduction

Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge of meat and seafood with others while helping to teach and develop a team? Do you enjoy working in an environment that requires precision and expertise? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as an Assistant Meat Manager.

Overview of Responsibilities

As the Assistant Meat & Seafood Manager - you have a role in helping customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service through managing and leading one of the busiest teams in our store

  • Assist the Meat & Seafood Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit
  • Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Meat & Seafood team.
  • Effectively coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
  • Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive
  • Assist in hiring, teaching, training, developing the Meat & Seafood team
  • Knowledge of weekly ad items and assists with inventory and ordering; enforcing and following department practices regarding the receiving, stocking and unloading of product to ensure freshness and quality and is able to perform and follow our "Clean as You Go" and "Fresh at 4" Programs.
  • Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain meat & seafood equipment
  • Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Meat & Seafood team members are also aware of, and following, these procedures.
  • If you're someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, then we want to hear from you!
Qualifications

To be an Assistant Meat Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have a basic knowledge of math, weights and measures. Must have a minimum of 2 years professional experience, proven leadership experience, and 2-3 years of grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures is highly preferred.
  • Be dependable and reliable and perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Have and show an outgoing and friendly behavior; a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers.
  • Have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Have good communication skills; and the ability to take direction and participate in a team environment
  • Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).
  • Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, and Company recipes.
  • Must be capable of standing for up to 4 hour continuously, and a total of 8 hours per shift is a must; will walk up to 2 miles per 8 hours.
  • Be able to work inside a temperature controlled area., and perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.).
  • Possess good vision is required for using sharp knives, band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine and tenderizer.
  • Be able to lift/carry products horizontally/vertically between 25 to 90 lbs., from 4" to 60", a distance up to 10 feet for 20 hours.
  • Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets horizontally up to 500 lbs., requiring a force of up to 85 lbs., a distance up to 100 feet for up to 5 hours.
  • Be able to horizontally move racks of products weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force up to 25 lbs., for a distance up to 50 feet for up to 10 hours.
  • Be able to move tables weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force greater than 35 lbs., a distance up to 2 feet for up to 1 hour.
Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

  • Competitive pay
  • Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
  • Vacation accrual plan
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
  • Flexible schedules
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

  • Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
  • Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account with company match
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Company paid short-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
  • Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible employee, you'll be able to transfer the money you've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don't have to wait for payday to access the money you've already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you've made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer's market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we're committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups:

  • Inspiring Women at Sprouts
  • Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
  • Sabor at Sprouts
  • Soul at Sprouts
  • Honored to Serve at Sprouts

Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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