Meat Department Assistant - Wrapper & Packer - Seasonal
Costco Wholesale is a multi-billion dollar global retailer with warehouses in 15 countries and counting. We are a recognised leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics. We continue to provide a family atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed.
Costco is a membership based warehouse club that is dedicated to bringing the best possible prices on quality brands and merchandise. With hundreds of locations worldwide, Costco provides a wide selection of merchandise, speciality departments and exclusive member services.
Daily tasks and responsibilities:
- As a Meat/Seafood Department Assistant, you will assist in the daily operations of the department. This includes maintaining the operational standards of safety and quality while supporting a large team of qualified Butchers and delivering superior member service.
- Inspects and assembles equipment during department setup.
- Works display case and rotates merchandise to high standards.
- Processes large quantities of product using automatic wrapping machine.
- Follows all safety procedures.
- Labels merchandise and places wrapped and labeled merchandise in the display case.
- Operates meat grinder and follows proper department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished merchandise.
- Cleans and sanitizes area throughout the day. Performs duties to comply with health code.
- Follows Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) guidance for proper cleaning and sanitation of all equipment required.
- Complies with Quality Assurance, Food Safety Certification and all Safety Policies required by the warehouse and department.
- Assists in other departments for the warehouse as necessary.
- Provides prompt and courteous service to members, employees and vendors.
Position requirements:
- Communication - Articulates information clearly; actively listens to fellow employees, members and managers.
- Member Service - Maintains a professional demeanour toward others, identifies problems, finds solutions and makes sound decisions in line with Costco's Code of Ethics.
- Self-Motivated - Well-organised, able to prioritise, multi-task and meet deadlines while working efficiently and independently.
- Team Player - Willing to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and assist others as needed.
- Flexibility - Adapts positively to changes in direction or assignment; willing to comply with recent programs, methods, practices and procedures.
- Note: This position is a cleaning/wrapping role. Ability to lift heavy items routinely and ability to work closing shift is essential.
Qualifications (Costco specific or industry-specific skills that candidates should possess):
- Experience: Food handling experience preferred.
- Knowledge/Skills: Customer service or comparable.
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