NORTHERN/NORTHMART OFFERS REWARDING EXPERIENCES AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH.

• Food subsidy
• Furnished accommodations
• Employee ownership plan
• Vacation travel
• Vacation paid time off

JOB DESCRIPTION

As Meat Cutter, you are accountable to

• Follow all The North West Meat Department general and specific standards procedures, and goals
• Ensure that prior to stepping into department that proper clothing is worn per local government regulations
• Follow all Meat Department and government requirements regarding safety and sanitation procedures and policies
• Inspects and reassembles department equipment sanitized the previous night
• Transfer cases of meat, pork and/or poultry from cooler and empties contents onto cutting surface or other prep area
• Cut, trim, tenderize, and/or grinds meat, pork and poultry per company procedures/standards for quality and consistency of finished merchandise
• Per Company standards, properly package cut and ground merchandise to trays and wrap
• Strictly adhering to The North West Company price accuracy policies, weight merchandise and affix label per Company standards. If a special order, attach copy of customer order sheet. Contact customer to inform them that their order is ready for pick up or delivery
• Transfer wrapped and labeled trays to rolling rack for meat case on sales floor or for storage in meat cooler
• Stock meat case, pulling stock from cooler throughout shift to ensure merchandise is properly stocked, that the stock mix is correct and that the merchandise presentation is maintained to Company standards
• Provide superior customer service to each customer
• Greet every customer that is in eye contact range, giving each one a smile and a warm greeting
• Ask each customer if they need assistance with finding anything; seek assistance from management when unable to answer customer inquiries on own
• Be prepared to walk up to a customer and guide them to item they’re looking for in the Meat Department
• Respond promptly to incoming calls to handle customer orders or issues. Successfully resolve customer issues; know when to escalate to supervisor or manager
• Provide friendly, courteous, prompt, and accurate service to customers
• Be prepared to assist customers with heavy and/or large purchases or cart
• Thank each customer for shopping at The North West Company
• Perform any task assigned by management personnel
• Follow instructions promptly and efficiently, taking initiative when appropriate
• Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment; proven ability to comply quickly with new programs, methods, practices and procedures
• Follow all Company safety and sanitation procedures, and comply with local governmental laws
• Clean and sanitize Meat department including equipment and utensils continuously throughout the shift; reassemble equipment after cleaning as necessary; at the end of the day leave sanitized equipment for the day shift to reassemble
• Read, understand and follow all label instructions for the proper use and precautions of cleaning products
• Sweep, mop, spray, wash, apply cleaning agents, and wipe to clean and sanitize the Meat area throughout shift
• Wash all meat cutting equipment and utensils using appropriate sinks
• Log all sanitation procedures performed during shift in Sanitation Log book including those procedures performed for cleaning and disposal of trash
• Properly complete Production and Grind Log books each day
• Comply with all health codes required by local laws
• Continuously use proper lifting techniques
• Continuously use proper box cutting techniques
• Perform preventative maintenance for machinery, equipment and implements
• Ensure that the proper amount of Meat Department supplies are on hand at all times; Check for and replenish supplies throughout shift
• Assist the Receiving Department in the receipt of department meats and supplies
• Maintaining organization set out by Department Management, store back stock, ingredients, and supplies in cooler and/or freezer per Meat department procedures
• Re-stock necessary supplies in the Meat department for easy use on each shift
• Participate in monthly and semi-annual financial/physical inventory

Working Conditions

• Work in extreme conditions
• Lift 50+ pounds
• Work extended hours
• Will be required to stand for long periods occasionally.
• Use full hand mechanics
• Handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Work in remote areas

As Meat Cutter, you are accountable to

• Follow all The North West Meat Department general and specific standards procedures, and goals
• Ensure that prior to stepping into department that proper clothing is worn per local government regulations
• Follow all Meat Department and government requirements regarding safety and sanitation procedures and policies
• Inspects and reassembles department equipment sanitized the previous night
• Transfer cases of meat, pork and/or poultry from cooler and empties contents onto cutting surface or other prep area
• Cut, trim, tenderize, and/or grinds meat, pork and poultry per company procedures/standards for quality and consistency of finished merchandise
• Per Company standards, properly package cut and ground merchandise to trays and wrap
• Strictly adhering to The North West Company price accuracy policies, weight merchandise and affix label per Company standards. If a special order, attach copy of customer order sheet. Contact customer to inform them that their order is ready for pick up or delivery
• Transfer wrapped and labeled trays to rolling rack for meat case on sales floor or for storage in meat cooler
• Stock meat case, pulling stock from cooler throughout shift to ensure merchandise is properly stocked, that the stock mix is correct and that the merchandise presentation is maintained to Company standards
• Provide superior customer service to each customer
• Greet every customer that is in eye contact range, giving each one a smile and a warm greeting
• Ask each customer if they need assistance with finding anything; seek assistance from management when unable to answer customer inquiries on own
• Be prepared to walk up to a customer and guide them to item they’re looking for in the Meat Department
• Respond promptly to incoming calls to handle customer orders or issues. Successfully resolve customer issues; know when to escalate to supervisor or manager
• Provide friendly, courteous, prompt, and accurate service to customers
• Be prepared to assist customers with heavy and/or large purchases or cart
• Thank each customer for shopping at The North West Company
• Perform any task assigned by management personnel
• Follow instructions promptly and efficiently, taking initiative when appropriate
• Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment; proven ability to comply quickly with new programs, methods, practices and procedures
• Follow all Company safety and sanitation procedures, and comply with local governmental laws
• Clean and sanitize Meat department including equipment and utensils continuously throughout the shift; reassemble equipment after cleaning as necessary; at the end of the day leave sanitized equipment for the day shift to reassemble
• Read, understand and follow all label instructions for the proper use and precautions of cleaning products
• Sweep, mop, spray, wash, apply cleaning agents, and wipe to clean and sanitize the Meat area throughout shift
• Wash all meat cutting equipment and utensils using appropriate sinks
• Log all sanitation procedures performed during shift in Sanitation Log book including those procedures performed for cleaning and disposal of trash
• Properly complete Production and Grind Log books each day
• Comply with all health codes required by local laws
• Continuously use proper lifting techniques
• Continuously use proper box cutting techniques
• Perform preventative maintenance for machinery, equipment and implements
• Ensure that the proper amount of Meat Department supplies are on hand at all times; Check for and replenish supplies throughout shift
• Assist the Receiving Department in the receipt of department meats and supplies
• Maintaining organization set out by Department Management, store back stock, ingredients, and supplies in cooler and/or freezer per Meat department procedures
• Re-stock necessary supplies in the Meat department for easy use on each shift
• Participate in monthly and semi-annual financial/physical inventor