MEAT MERCHANDISER / SPECIALIST

Description

Meat Merchandiser / Specialist

• Department: Meat
• Job Status: Full Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Meat Sales Manager
• Grade/Level: High School or Equivalent Amount of Travel Required: Traveling is required 100%.
• Work Schedule: Positions Supervised: Meat Departments
  
  

Position Summary

Supervise workers engaged in preparing meat. Responsible for the profitability of the meat operation within the company policy along with the Store Manager.

• Enforce and maintain policies and programs (Including conditions and sanitation)
• Provide ongoing training to department managers
• Have Department Manager Meetings Quarterly
• Work with store department managers on achieving budgets and all Operational goals. (Sales, Gross Profit, Throw-Away, SPEH, Supply Costs, Overtime, Labor Percents and Inventory)
• Assist in department resets
• Develop Seasonal Promotions
• Develop weekly Merchandising Plans
• Visit competition quarterly and report to Sales Manager with findings
• Provide technical assistance where needed
• Maintain accurate record keeping
• Communicate and get input from District Managers, Store Managers and Department Managers on regular basis
• Supervise departments on regular basis utilizing departmental checklists.
• Give “Superior Customer Service” when making store visits
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license
  
  

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.

Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.

Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
  
  

Experience

• No prior experience necessary
  
  

Skills & Abilities

Computer Skills

• Basic Skills.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Basic math calculations, accessible phone at all times and must be able to grind and stack beef in temperatures ranging from 28 degrees to 32 degrees frequently.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical Abilities Lift /Carry
• Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
• Walk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
• Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
  
  

Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

• Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
• Climb N (Not Applicable)
• Crawl N (Not Applicable)
• Squat or Kneel N (Not Applicable)
• Bend O (Occasionally)
• Push / Pull
• 12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
• 13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)
• 26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+hrs/day)
• C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
  
  

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.

Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.