Meat & Seafood Clerk

Job Summary of Meat & Seafood Clerk:

Are you enthusiastic about the chance to engage with protein-rich foods? Are you excited about the prospect of mastering a craft and engaging in hands-on work? Do you possess a strong dedication to providing outstanding customer service in a dynamic and amicable setting? If the idea of aiding individuals in making health-conscious decisions in a rapidly expanding retail setting appeals to you, then we invite YOU to become a part of our successful team at Sprouts Farmers Market in the role of a Meat & Seafood Clerk!

Responsibilities of Meat & Seafood Clerk:

• Working as a Meat & Seafood Clerk at Sprouts Farmers Market means being a part of a highly sought-after department within our store
• As a Meat & Seafood Clerk, your role involves delivering excellent customer service, following food safety protocols diligently, and possessing extensive knowledge of products and techniques for preparation.
• The Meat & Seafood Clerk is responsible for actively handling meats by receiving, storing, and grinding them.They also unload and transport various types of meats and poultry from delivery trucks.Additionally, they are tasked with counting and weighing incoming items and verifying these quantities against an invoice.The meat in storage is regularly inspected by the clerk, who also ensures that meats are rotated to prevent aging.
• A Meat & Seafood Clerk offers excellent and timely customer assistance, responding to inquiries, special requests, and individual requirements in a positive and customer-centric setting.
• The Meat & Seafood Clerk is familiar with the weekly promotional items, offers guidance to shoppers on the whereabouts of products within the store, and adheres to the Clean as You Go and Fresh at 4 Programs.
• This role involves following all the procedural standards established by the Meat Department. If you excel in a high-energy setting, we encourage you to get in touch with us!

Qualifications of Meat & Seafood Clerk:

• Be at least 18 years of age,and have a high school diploma or equivalent and have a basic knowledge of math, weights and measures.
• 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, 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 of Meat & Seafood Clerk:

• Competitive pay
• A sick leave strategy that can be utilized to assist with the well-being of yourself or your close relatives
• Vacation accrual plan
• Advancements in one's professional journey
• A discount of 15% is available for you and a family member residing with you when shopping at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a workplace benefit that offers counseling and support to employees facing personal or work-related challenges
• A company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan with attractive benefits
• Life insurance covered by the company
• Year-round contests and appreciation gatherings boasting rewards, refreshments, and enjoyment!

Criteria must be met to qualify for the benefits outlined below:

• Additional compensation is awarded depending on the achievements of either the company or the individual
• Accessible benefit packages, encompassing healthcare, dental, and vision options at reasonable prices
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts offer employees the opportunity to set aside funds for medical expenses and dependent care costs before taxes are deducted
• The corporation offered coverage for short-term disability benefits
• Paid parental leave is offered to both mothers and fathers to support new parents in taking time off work to care for their newborn child with financial assistance
• Paid holidays

Receive daily payments for your work!

Sprouts Farmers Market provides DailyPay as a service for eligible employees, allowing them to access their earned wages without any additional fees and receive them the following business day at no charge.This benefit enables employees to access their hard-earned money before the scheduled payday. Through DailyPay, employees have visibility on their daily earnings and the flexibility to transfer funds at their discretion before the official payday.

Why Sprouts:

Join us and develop your potential! If you're enthusiastic about motivating individuals and have a talent for innovative cuisine, think about submitting an application to work at Sprouts! Our local supermarkets prioritize excellent customer care, providing top-notch farm-fresh fruits and veggies, organic meats, an abundance of self-serve bulk items, and a variety of other products in an enjoyable, welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional farmers market. Cultivate your professional path in wellness with a dynamic, expanding business and teams that are dedicated to supporting individuals as they progress.

At Sprouts, we prioritize nurturing a workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful, and compassionate. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) aim to establish environments that promote bonding, assistance, and development. Every staff member is encouraged to participate in any of our five groups:

• Women who are a source of inspiration at Sprouts
• The Sprouts Rainbow Coalition forms a supportive network for LGBTQ+ individuals
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Privileged to be part of the team at Sprouts

These various groups come together to promote diversity and support the success of our team.

The statements above aim to outline the overall essence and scope of the tasks carried out by individuals in this role. This list is not comprehensive and does not encompass all responsibilities, duties, and prerequisites. Sprouts management retains the authority to modify and adjust duties, responsibilities, and requirements in accordance with the business and organizational demands as deemed necessary.

Sprouts is open to hiring qualified candidates with previous criminal records in compliance with the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.