Meat Clerk - Erickson Food Store at CO-OP in Erickson, Manitoba, CA

The Meat Clerk is responsible for providing an exceptional level of customer service and maintaining a safe and efficient operation while adhering to all company policies, procedures, and standards. This position is responsible for ordering, receiving, preparing, displaying, pricing, and merchandising meat, fish, and seafood products while ensuring food safety and quality standards are maintained. The Meat Clerk contributes to the overall success of the department by supporting efficient operations and delivering a World Class Customer Experience. Our Core Values are Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with product selection, special orders, product knowledge, and inquiries; collaborate respectfully with Team Members to support a positive work environment and deliver a World Class Customer Experience.
• Receive, inspect, store, prepare, package, wrap, label, display, and price meat, fish, and seafood products while maintaining quality, freshness, and food safety standards.
• Merchandise products, build displays, and ensure products are properly faced, priced, signed, and presented according to Brand Standards; maintain awareness of promotions, updates, and department communications.
• Rotate fresh, frozen, and processed stock using first-in, first-out (FIFO) procedures; complete required department charts and logs including temperature and production records.
• Monitor product quality and freshness by removing damaged, dated, or unsaleable merchandise and reporting close-dated products to the Meat Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness of the meat department, work areas, equipment, display cases, storage areas, and backroom; dispose of waste and debris and ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Follow food safety, food handling, WHMIS, occupational health and safety, asset protection, and company security procedures.
• Assist with inventory counts, transfers, markdowns, shrink and spoilage tracking, and other duties assigned by the Meat Manager to support operational efficiency and margin control.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of high school is preferred.
• Previous customer service experience is considered an asset.
• Previous grocery, retail, food handling, or meat department experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development within the retail food industry.
• WHMIS training is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of food safety and food handling practices is considered an asset.
• Retail meat department environment requiring prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and repetitive movements.
• Regular handling of fresh, frozen, and processed meat, fish, and seafood products.
• Exposure to refrigerated and freezer environments.
• May be required to lift and carry items up to 20 kg (44 lbs) or more while adhering to safe lifting practices.
• Requires use of all senses and adherence to food safety and workplace safety standards.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Provides exceptional customer service and builds positive customer relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly, listens actively, and responds professionally to customers and Team Members.
• Collaborates: Works effectively with Team Members and contributes to shared goals and operational success.
• Values Differences: Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• Drives Results: Completes assigned tasks efficiently, maintains quality standards, and contributes to department success.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy in product preparation, merchandising, pricing, and inventory control.
• Food Safety Awareness: Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

If you are interested in this position, please visit www.heritageco-op.crs and click on Careers - Join Our Team!

What We Offer:

• A Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental, and an employer-contributed pension plan matched at 6% of salary.
• Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we're working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
• Professional Development: We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, grow their skills, and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
• Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and a Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 per year toward eligible health and fitness purchases.

About Us

Heritage Co-op 1997 Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business. Being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. Please reach out to the Human Resources team to discuss your needs if you require accommodation.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.