Meat Seafood Sales Associate - Full-time

pstrongWage Range:nbsp;/strong$16.70 to $22.25 – depending on experience with provable hours or work sample.strong /strong/ppnbsp;/ppstrongBenefits:/strong/pulliEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% Company paid/liliDailyPay – Employee’s option to work and get paid today/lili401K – Company matching up to 4% (if elected)/liliMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (no deductible medical option)/liliCompany paid Life Insurance for full time (30 hours)/liliVoluntary Insurance Products/liliHealth Savings Account (HSA)/liliPaid holidays/liliVacation Time/liliBereavement amp; Jury Duty pay/liliPaid Sick amp; Safe Leave – Employees earn 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked/liliPaid Family amp; Medical Leave/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/li/ulpnbsp;/ppstrongEssence of Position/strong/ppTo provide a pleasant and efficient Meat Department experience by actively engaging guests, ensuring they receive unparalleled hospitality and professional service.nbsp;/ppstrongnbsp;/strong/ppstrongShared Expectations /strongemfor all roles/em within our company include, but are not limited to the following:/pulliCreating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone./liliEmbracing Yoke’s Core Values and Mission Statement as an integral part of your contribution to our team./liliPromoting Yoke’s sales and company growth by patronizing Yoke’s stores and representing our company in the community with a positive message.nbsp;nbsp;/liliParticipating enthusiastically with genuine care for our shared success, always remembering emwe are/em the owners of Yoke’s./li/ulpnbsp;/ppstrongTasks of Position/strong/ppThe following are core and essential responsibilities of this position.nbsp;Associates are responsible for completing any and all duties assigned as required for the successful operation of our business.nbsp;All associates are required to perform their job duties in a manner which upholds the integrity and honesty of our company./ppnbsp;/pulliReporting for assigned shifts on time, and on a regular basis, capable of communicating clearly and demonstrating suitable physical abilities to safety perform assigned tasks and duties, prepared to provide excellent service./liliPromoting sales through active discussions with guests, offering product recommendations, and discussing current promotions and service information.nbsp;(Examples may include:nbsp;asking guests if they need other products to accompany requested items, chatting about Yoke’s signature items, fresh board and sweet deal suggestions, or providing information on recipes, products, and preparation advise)./liliProviding guest service by greeting guests, and informing them of special features, product information, and services offered by the Meat/Seafood Department.nbsp;Services include, but are not limited to the following: breaking down package sizes, sharing cooking methods, slicing ham, bacon, roasts, steaks, cleaning crab, wrapping in special containers as requested, seasoning roasts, grinding pork, ordering bulk product.nbsp;Special features include: Certified Hereford Beef, Prairie Fresh Pork, Draper Valley Chicken, Yoke’s Fresh Sausage, Meals in Minutes, Seasoned chicken, and Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulations./liliUnderstanding and capable as assigned of the following: setting cases, preparing products, pulling dated product, opening, closing, code dating, operating sales counter, monitoring stock levels, weighing, pricing, rotating, labeling COOL, ordering, preparing meals in minutes, timing, stacking product type, and using “This One’s On Us” cards to “Make Our Guests Crazy About Us!”/liliOperating (at minimum) the following equipment in a correct and safe manner: com-line, phone, slicer, knives, scales, box knives, vacuum pack machine, and wrapping with freezer paper,nbsp;clear plastic, and other containers.nbsp;/liliCompleting any tasks as assigned by supervisory staff./liliCommunicating guests’ requests with accurate and complete instruction for special orders.nbsp;/liliMentoring new associates or associates who are new to the department or task and assuring a positive learning environment./liliFinding a way to make our guests happy./liliEnsuring all work performed in the department is completed in accordance with all local, state, federal and company rules, regulations, and policies regarding workplace safety, food handling safety, sanitation/housekeeping standards, and guest services.nbsp;/liliParticipating actively in the Meat/Seafood Department’s accident reduction plan including: cleaning floors, sanitizing, laundering towels/wash clothes, and recognizing shelf order, safety features of all machinery, store evacuation plan, robbery policy, health codes for bleach, HACCP, case temperatures, gloves, ice scoop, sink regulations, and storing regulations./li/ulpbr/ppstrongSupervisory Responsibilities /strong/ppThis job has no formal supervisory responsibilities; however, every Yoke’s associate has a shared opportunity to be a leader on the job.nbsp;The following quote exemplifies our belief in leadership for all associates:/pp class="ql-align-justify"emnbsp;“Whether you are the president of a company or the janitor, the moment you step from independence into interdependence in any capacity, you step into a leadership role.nbsp;You are in a position of influencing other people.”nbsp;- Stephen Covey/em/ppnbsp;/ppstrongQualifications/strong/ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty sufficiently./ppThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions./ppbr/pullistrongEducation and/or Experience/strong/li/ulpHigh school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience./ppbr/pullistrongLanguage Skills/strong/li/ulpReads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.nbsp;Writes simple correspondence.nbsp;Communicates effectively and pleasantly with guest, vendors and fellow associates at all times./ppnbsp;/pullistrongMathematical Skills/strong/li/ulpPerforms mathematical skills using units of American money and weight measurement, volume./ppnbsp;/pullistrongReasoning Ability/strong/li/ulpApplies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.nbsp;Manages problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations./ppnbsp;/pullistrongOther Qualifications/strong/li/ulpMeets the state minimum requirement to work with slicers or other Seafood/Meat equipment and tools.nbsp;/ppbr/pullistrongCertificates amp; licenses/strong/li/ulpValid State Food Handlers Permit/ppValid Driver's License or State I.D. Card/ppbr/pullistrongYoke’s Provided Training /strong/li/ulpActive Shooter/ppMeat/Seafood Skills Training levels One, Two, and Three/ppFood Handler’s Safety Training/ppHIPAA Training/ppLate Night Retail Safety Training/ppYoke’s Safety Orientation Training / Active Shooter/ppYoke’s Guest Service Training amp; Commitment/pp(Optional: Hepatitis A vaccination provided by Yoke’s Pharmacy/ppnbsp;/ppstrongPhysical Demands amp; Safety Expectations/strong/ppMost positions within Yoke’s require physical effort to varying degrees.nbsp;As such, associates are expected to be mindful of practicing Yoke’s safety standards at all times.nbsp;This may include using personal protective equipment when and where required, understanding ergonomic safety, chemical hazards, safe lifting techniques, lockout/tag out procedures, and emergency protocol.nbsp;All associates are required to report accidents within 24 hours./ppnbsp;/ppNo associate may pose a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others by willfully engaging in unsafe behaviors./ppnbsp;/ppThe physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by you to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.nbsp;Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppnbsp;/ppWhile performing the duties of this job, you are regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time, walk, use hands, fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, smell, talk, and hear.nbsp;/ppnbsp;/ppAssociate must continuously lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.nbsp;Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.nbsp;/ppnbsp;/ppstrongWork Environment/strong/ppThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions./ppnbsp;/ppWhile performing the duties of this position, the associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.nbsp;The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate./ppnbsp;/ppemThe job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform.nbsp;The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change./em/p