CIU Meatcutter

Meat and Seafood SpecialistFull Time - Mid Level to MasterReports Directly to:Meat Department ManagerPyramid Foods Team ObjectivePyramid Foods believes in supporting our local communities and is dedicated to providing our customers and employees quality food and service at the best prices! In this friendly, flexible team environment, you will play an important role in helping us to provide outstanding service in a clean and friendly atmosphere. Your role in the store will be to provide high quality meat and seafood products with expert knowledge, meeting the cut, trim, or prepared consumer sized portions of meat to customers, in a clean, friendly environment.Daily OperationsProviding exceptional service to all clientele and sharing your expert knowledge on meat and seafoodAssuming the Meat Manager's responsibilities in their absence as requestedAssisting the Meat Manager in completing all their daily dutiesAssisting the Meat Manager in receiving trucks and breaking down the loads into coolersCutting and preparing meat and seafood products to meet trim, cut, and prepared consumer sized portions while properly pulling and rotating meat caseCompany StandardsFollowing all safety guidelines and avoiding use of equipment if safety mechanisms have been bypassedReporting any missing or non-functional safety mechanisms to Meat ManagerUsing the markdown program according to department policyComplying with all company policies including following dress code and wearing name tag including completing all company training as required for the meat departmentStaying up to date with the latest training and knowledge available for meat and seafoodCIU Apprentice/UFCW JourneymanBasic Functions and Physical Requirements:Must be able to lift 60 lb. boxes on occasion and/or exert 25-60 lbs. of force frequently and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly while moving and handling materials and products. Must have dexterous use of both hands. Must be able to stand and move about to various workstations. Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull items so that objects move toward areas of use. Must be able to use knives and other sharp instruments utilized in the preparation of food items and/or removing product from boxes.