Meat Cutter Apprentice

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today! As an Apprentice Meat Cutter, you will receive hands-on training and mentoring from certified meat cutters and department leaders. This role is designed to prepare you for certification as a Meat Cutter, with a structured program lasting up to one year. You will learn all aspects of meat department operations, including cutting, merchandising, safety, and sanitation.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in daily cutting of fresh beef, pork, and grind under supervision Follow production schedules to meet requirements for advertised fresh meat cuts Wrap, stock, and organize fresh meat and poultry Learn and execute proper packaging, trim standards, yields, and Meijer specifications for pork and beef cuts Operate and clean meat department equipment (saw, wrapper, scales, cuber, grinder) Maintain department setup, opening, and closing duties Complete all required training modules and assessments within prescribed timelines Demonstrate safe work habits and strict adherence to safety policies (including Meat Grind Procedure #52) Participate in department merchandising, inventory control, and product presentation Assist with checking in fresh meat deliveries and maintaining hold box organization Learn knife sharpening skills and equipment safety procedures Work scheduled shifts according to training and business needs, which may include first, second, or third shifts May be required to travel to other locations for training or coverage (travel time and mileage paid per policy)

Training & Certification:

Structured training program with periodic assessments (6 months and 1 year) Certification may occur at any point within the year upon demonstration of required skills Apprentices may not cut meat without a certified Meat Cutter or Team Leader present until certified Apprentices are expected to model professional behavior and dependability

Qualifications:

Familiarity with weights and measure processes specific to meat processing Ability to understand and follow specific safety and sanitation procedures Experience in product presentation and packaging Experience using Computer Assisted Ordering applications Experience with inventory control procedures We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we're a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin. Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request . Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.