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Meat Department

Bronx, NY · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Meat Department

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Assistant Meat Manager

Kalispell, MT · On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons ... As an Assistant Meat Manager, no one day is ever the same. This position allows you to be a cut ...

Meat Department

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Assistant Meat Manager

Kalispell, MT · On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons ... As an Assistant Meat Manager, no one day is ever the same. This position allows you to be a cut ...

Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, per Nino Salvaggio International ... a trade, it doesn't matter. If you want a job, chances are you've got family waiting for you at ...

Assistant Meat Manager

Kalispell, MT · On-site

$20.75 - $27.50/hr

The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons ... As an Assistant Meat Manager, no one day is ever the same. This position allows you to be a cut ...

Meat Department

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Meat Department

Amenia, NY · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Meat Department

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Meat Department

Hewlett, NY · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Meat Department

Croton On Hudson, NY · On-site

$14.25 - $16.25/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Meat Department

Hollis, NY · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Meat Department

New York, NY · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Meat Department

Cold Spring, NY · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

Meat Department

Margaretville, NY · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... trade area for over 50 years. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to excel in a ... Meat experience considered. * Product Development Experience considered * Ability to work with a ...

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How much do meat trade jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for meat trade in the United States is $17.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Meat Trade vs Butcher?

AspectMeat TradeButcher
CredentialsFood safety certifications, HACCP trainingFood safety certifications, HACCP training
Work EnvironmentMeat processing plants, wholesale marketsButcher shops, supermarkets, meat departments
Industry UsageBroader industry including processing, distributionRetail and small-scale meat cutting

The Meat Trade encompasses a wide range of roles involved in the processing, distribution, and sale of meat products, including butchers, meat processors, and distributors. A butcher specifically focuses on cutting, preparing, and selling meat in retail settings. While both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, the Meat Trade covers a broader scope within the meat industry, whereas butchers primarily work in retail meat cutting and customer service.

What states have the most Meat Trade jobs? States with the most job openings for Meat Trade jobs include:
Infographic showing various Meat Trade job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, and 34% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $36,201 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

$14/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 2 days ago


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6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Responsive recruiter
JOIN OUR MEAT DEPARTMENT!
Nino Salvaggio is currently looking for a Meat Associate for our Bloomfield location.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, per Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace guidelines.
  • Follow established department procedures for receiving and unloading incoming shipments.
  • Stock meat cases to ensure quality, protection and proper rotation of product in the cases and cooler.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment to insure compliance with all safety and sanitation requirements as set forth by the company and mandated by state, federal and OSHA, Department of Agriculture and Department of Health regulations and guidelines.
  • Assist customers with their selections; offering assistance with the type, preparation, recipes, cooking, etc. of selections of meat and poultry.
  • Weigh, price, wrap, prep, cut, etc. meat selections for customers.
  • Make kabobs for customers.
  • Prep meat selections according to company recipes.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Operate all necessary and authorized equipment according to company policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Maintain knowledge of the quality standards, prices, varieties, preparation methods, etc. of the various products/food products that are available in the department.
  • Handle any damaged and/or spoiled product according to company and department guidelines and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
  • Comply with all state, county and local weights and measures laws and labeling requirements.
  • Notify management immediately of any safety or equipment issues or violations.
  • Assist in training associates when necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must have some weekend availability.
  • Ability to work in extreme cold and wet and/or humid conditions.
  • Ability to count, separate and weigh all meat products.
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for 8 or more hour periods.
  • Must be able to regularly bend, lift and/or move 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to use knives, box cutters, slicers*, meat cutters*, etc. (*Must be 18 years old to use slicers, meat cutters, etc.).

BENEFITS:
  • Employee discount
  • 401K match

If you are interested in this position, please follow the 2 step application process which includes a formal application after some initial questions.
EOE
Compensation: $14.00 per hour
Every successful company is built on a core principle. At Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, it's Family. From the actual Salvaggio family that created our store in 1979, to the family of thousands who staff our four locations in Metro Detroit, to the families we serve as customers every day.
So whether you love working with customers or thrive in a kitchen environment, whether you know fresh produce or cash registers, whether you've graduated high school or learned a trade, it doesn't matter. If you want a job, chances are you've got family waiting for you at Nino's.
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