Meat Associate

Main responsibilities of a Meat Associate::
To properly stock all meat and seafood per manager's direction.  Make sure pricing is correct.  Clean-up of department. Complete all other duties as assigned by the manager in a timely manner.

Position Accountabilities:

• Assisting in the traying, preparing, and wrapping all cut meat products to policy.
• Stocking lunch meat, frozen seafood and fresh meats.
• Working in other inner departments of the meat department.
• Understanding the pricing system.
• Complying with all safety features, use of machine guards, etc.
• Maintaining clean work area, floors, sinks, etc., and accepting responsibility for department sanitation and cleanliness.

Requirements:

May be asked to carry 50 lbs. for a length of 20 feet

May need to be able to push 60 lbs.

May need to be able to pull 60 lbs.

Must be able to bend, squat, climb and lift objects overhead

Must be able to tolerate temperature differentials

Must be able to work nights, holidays and weekends

Benefits:

Benefits are offered to all Full-time employees.  Full-time benefits include:  Health, dental and vision insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, Individual and Family Life Insurance, Medical Bridge Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays, Retirement benefits through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Flexible Scheduling, and Advancement Opportunities.

Houchens Industries was originally founded in Glasgow, Kentucky by Ervin G. Houchens in 1917 as Houchens Foods.
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​A century later, Houchens Industries operates more than 400 retail grocery, convenience, and neighborhood market stores across 16 states. Complemented by a strong foundation of diverse companies and 18,000 employees corporate-wide, Houchens Industries is listed by Forbes as one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the world.