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Meat Clerk/Meat Clean-up
Redner's Markets Inc.
Location : Northampton, PA, 18067
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Meat Clean-Up
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POSITION TITLE: Meat Clerk/Meat Clean-up
DEPARTMENT: Meat
REPORTS TO: Meat Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
To maintain pricing, stocking, and rotation of all merchandise in the meat department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1) Assist in unloading and separating the delivered merchandise.
2) Transport stock for storage to stock areas.
3) Open cartons and price items (if needed) accurately.
4) Keep store shelves fully stocked according to tag allocations.
5) Assist in building store displays and meat bunker items.
6) Keep perishable merchandise rotated and pull out-of-code product as needed.
7) Control the level of damaged goods and handle them according to company policy.
8) Assist in the cleaning and sanitation of the meat preparation room during the work shift.
9) Properly present assigned section prior to leaving at the end of scheduled work shift.
10) Observe policies and procedures established for each department.
11) Greet customers who come into the store and be observant.
12) Maintain a neat appearance according to the company’s dress code policy.
13) Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1) Maintenance of price and protection program.
2) Housekeeping of sales and back room areas.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1) Ability to read and write to properly tag merchandise, maintain proper inventory level and ensure rotation of product.
2) Ability to unload, transport, and place merchandise in specific areas.
3) Ability to lift up to seventy (70) pounds at least forty percent (40%) of the time.
4) Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
5) Must be able to stand upright for most of your scheduled work shift.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Expect frequent lifting of items up to 70 pounds and standing for most of your shift. The role requires moving stock, maintaining displays, and ensuring fresh product rotation, which demands stamina and physical endurance in a fast-paced meat department environment.
While primarily focused on stocking and sanitation, this role also involves greeting customers and being observant of their needs, enhancing the shopping experience by combining merchandise upkeep with friendly service in the meat department.
Attention to detail in pricing, product rotation, and sanitation is crucial. Strong reading and writing abilities help in tagging merchandise accurately, while physical capability and adherence to safety policies elevate effectiveness in meat merchandising roles.
This entry-level position can lead to roles such as Meat Manager or Meat Buyer, especially for those who develop expertise in inventory control, customer service, and department operations, paving the way for supervisory or specialized meat industry jobs.
Redner's emphasizes strict sanitation, precise pricing, and customer engagement. Their policies ensure consistent merchandise quality and employee appearance, fostering a professional environment distinct within the local grocery market.
The role at Redner's combines merchandising duties with active involvement in store display setup and compliance with company-wide policies, creating a structured yet dynamic workday that balances physical tasks with customer-facing responsibilities.
Meat Clerks in Northampton typically earn between $12 and $16 per hour, aligning closely with regional grocery sector wages. Salary can vary based on experience, workload, and company scale in the competitive meat department job market.
While no mandatory certifications are required for meat clerk roles, familiarity with Pennsylvania's food safety standards and sanitation regulations greatly benefits candidates, ensuring compliance and enhancing job performance in local meat production settings.
Northampton's demand for meat department workers is moderate, with seasonal fluctuations. Redner's prioritizes candidates who demonstrate physical readiness and customer service skills, reflecting local hiring preferences amidst regional grocery competition.
Daily tasks include unloading deliveries, pricing and stocking meat products, rotating perishables to prevent spoilage, maintaining cleanliness in prep areas, and assisting with visual merchandising, all essential for smooth meat department operations.
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