Requisition ID: 173055

Career Group: Store Careers

Job Category: Retail – Meat

Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%

Job Type: Part-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: British Columbia

City: Coquitlam

Location: 4980 Austin Heights Safeway

Postal Code: V3K 3P2

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it’s your first job or you’re ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

Overview

A day in the life of a Meat Production Clerk:

You will deal directly with customers and answer questions on everything from grilling to nutrition. Our highly skilled Meat Production Clerks are trained here to prepare the outstanding quality cuts that Safeway has built its reputation on. Become part of the team that offers our customers some of our best-selling products.

Experience

Job Description
Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous Retail Meat Cutting experience
Knowledgeable of various cuts of meat an asset. Safeway specific training will be provided

Key Responsibilities
Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner
Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
Cut and prepare meat products for display using knives and saws
Stocking various meat products to shelves
Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs
Use of commercial power equipment
Order writing
Receiving and rotating product
Filling product showcases
Cleaning and sanitizing of work area

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Highly motivated and team oriented
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form
Possess strong Customer Service qualities
Works in a Safe and responsible manner
Available to work flexible hours
Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged
Previous Retail Meat Cutting experience an asset
Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)

Physical Requirements

(Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)
Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds
Constant hand coordination, reaching and gripping
Frequent standing, squatting, bending, walking, twisting, pushing or pulling
Occasional lifting of between 20-100 pounds
Occasional exposure to cold temperatures

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We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

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