Meat Clerk - Full Time

About BJ's Wholesale Club

BJ’s Wholesale Club is a prominent retailer supported by more than 30,000 employees who contribute to making a difference every day. Our team members play vital roles ranging from stocking inventory to strategic planning, all aimed at helping families save on essential products.

We operate with a sense of purpose and offer numerous growth opportunities. Join us to experience a meaningful career journey.

Why Work Here

• Receive weekly payments to better manage your finances.
• Enjoy complimentary membership benefits, including The Club Card and an additional household member membership.
• Benefit from generous paid time off including vacations, personal days, sick leave, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty.
• Access flexible and affordable health insurance options, including multiple medical plans, dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts.*
• Participate in a 401(k) plan with company matching for eligible team members.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering shares of BJ’s stock at 15% discount via payroll deductions.*
• Note: Eligibility criteria vary depending on the position.

Role Overview

The Meat Clerk is responsible for receiving, rotating, wrapping, and displaying fresh and processed meats. Additional duties include supporting seafood, rotisserie chicken, prepared food, and cheese merchandising. Team members assist customers by addressing inquiries and suggesting products while upholding cleanliness and safety within the meat department.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks and support adherence to club policies and compliance requirements.
• Strive for flawless operational execution and take responsibility for your performance.
• Interact with honesty and integrity, prioritizing member satisfaction and escalating issues as needed.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for members and coworkers.
• Foster inclusion and respect within the team to achieve collective goals.
• Work efficiently and adapt to change swiftly.
• Maintain a friendly and upbeat demeanor at all times.

Member Service Expectations

• Deliver exemplary service during all member interactions.
• Address and de-escalate member concerns professionally.
• Ensure members experience a safe and welcoming environment.
• Commit daily to GOLD Member standards including greeting, anticipating needs, and appreciating members.

Club Standards

• Collaborate to consistently meet GOLD club standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and attractive sales floor with accurate signage and fully stocked promotional displays.

Business Acumen

• Understand how to interpret production and financial reports related to department performance.
• Appreciate the impact of consistent execution on the overall business success.

Major Tasks

• Assist members with questions and product recommendations related to meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Weigh, package, wrap, and label meats and seafood, including grinding meat and supporting the meat cutter.
• Inspect and properly store meat deliveries to meet company quality standards.
• Manage stock rotation by expiration dates across meats, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses, disposing of damaged or expired items responsibly.
• Receive and unpack deliveries for meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses in storage areas.
• Clean and sanitize all meat department equipment, fixtures, cooler, freezer, and displays.
• Comply fully with all club policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, potentially including work in other departments.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance as this is crucial to the role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience handling fresh and processed meats is preferred.
• Familiarity with automatic and manual wrapping machines is desirable.
• Previous work in meat or deli departments is advantageous.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Working Environment

• This role requires frequent movement on hard flooring with occasional bending, reaching, pulling and stooping.
• Lifting up to 30 pounds regularly is common; heavier or awkward items may require assistance.
• Work takes place mainly indoors with minimal exposure to extreme temperatures and noise, but occasional contact with cleaning chemicals may occur.

Compensation

The starting wage for this position is $16.25 per hour. Salary may vary based on factors such as location, education, experience, and qualifications. BJ’s Wholesale Club considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors when setting pay.

Additional Information

We recognize the increasing use of AI tools like ChatGPT but encourage candidates to present authentic and original applications reflecting their own skills and experiences.