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Meat Clerk
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Medfield, MA, 02052
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 5 January 2026
Overview
Wrap and price product, service customers, and maintain meat display cases. General product and value added to meat entrée preparation. Grind hamburger, receive meat deliveries, and sanitation duties while maintaining great customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age to use equipment/tools
- Demonstrate capability to interact with customers.
- Neatness in appearance, with a pleasant, outgoing, self-motivated personality.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work a schedule based on the business needs of the store location.
- Authorized to work within the U.S.
Responsibilities
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company.
- Provide continuous attention to customer needs at the service counter.
- Commit to the “Golden Rule” and work with other associates to build a strong meat team.
- Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a style that is Respectful, Supportive and Totally Team Oriented (RSTO).
- Be knowledgeable of all meat products and offer suggestions.
- Stock and rotate all products in display cases and storage area. Keep all meat merchandise rotated in accordance with company policy and product code dates and always make use of the oldest products first (first in, first out).
- Properly tray, wrap, weigh, and accurately price merchandise.
- Keep work area swept clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report any hazards immediately to management.
- Keep back room, cooler, freezer, fans, drains, and display cases organized and clean. Along with monitoring the correct temperature and reporting refrigeration failure immediately to management.
- Practice the “Cleaner’s Creed” and proper sanitation procedures.
- Exercise safe food handling practices, lifting, moving, and proper safety practices on all equipment and tools. (must be at least 18 years old to use equipment and tools).
Secondary Job Functions:
- Perform price changes, along with making and putting up signs.
- Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark downs or property defacement.
- Successful completion of the onboarding/e-learnings and checklist within 30 days of hire/entering the department.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Physical Demands: (per work day)
The physical demands and safety risk factors of the job listed below may occur during each work shift and are listed according to their frequency.
Physical Demands
Frequency
Sitting, balancing, fingering, and crawling.
0% (N) Never
Climbing up to 12 feet, stooping, kneeling, crouching, feeling, talking, and smelling.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Carrying and lifting up to 80 lbs, pushing and pulling up to 400 lbs, handling, and bending.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Standing and walking on a title or concrete floor, reaching at waist or overhead, seeing, and hearing.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Safety Risk Factors
Frequency
Hazardous cleaning solutions.
0% (N) Never
Contact with skin irritant, toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet), nuisance dust, fumes, and sprays.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Loud noise, twisting of back and neck, slippery and cluttered floor surface.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts) and contact with sharp objects.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Machines, tools, and equipment utilized:
Hamburg grinder, automatic wrapping machine, needle machine, cube machine, band saw, slicer, knives, needle machine, pressure washer, pallet jack, power jack, pricing gun, scale, and trash compactor.
Repetitive Action:
Continuous movement of entire body.
Working Conditions: Working environment is inside and possibly outside within cold temperatures that may be wet.
Hiring Range: In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. At Roche Bros., we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The hiring range for this position is $15.40 - $20.10 per hour.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Meat Clerks in Medfield frequently manage tasks like lifting up to 80 lbs and working in refrigerated settings. The role demands endurance for cold temperatures and physical activities, making it crucial to be prepared for these conditions when applying for positions such as at Roche Bros.
Medfield's meat department jobs see moderate competition due to the area's steady demand for grocery and food service clerks. Local stores like Roche Bros. maintain consistent hiring, but candidates with customer service skills and meat handling experience often have an edge.
While formal certifications might not be mandatory, knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe equipment handling stands out. Employers in MA value candidates who understand meat product handling, proper rotation techniques, and customer interaction, enhancing their suitability for roles at Roche Bros.
Meat Clerks at Roche Bros. can advance by gaining proficiency in product knowledge and customer service, potentially moving into assistant meat manager or meat department supervisor roles. Demonstrating teamwork and leadership aligns well with Roche Bros.' focus on associate morale and team oriented work.
Beyond assisting shoppers, Meat Clerks manage inventory by stocking and rotating meat products, monitor refrigeration temperatures, maintain sanitation, and operate equipment like grinders and slicers. These duties ensure product quality and safety in the meat department.
Roche Bros. requires Meat Clerks to be at least 18 to operate equipment like band saws and grinders, emphasizing strict adherence to safety protocols. Regular training and a clean, hazard-free work environment help minimize risks associated with mechanical tools.
The compensation range for Roche Bros. Meat Clerks in Medfield is estimated between $15.40 and $20.10 per hour, reflecting factors like experience, qualifications, and store needs. This aligns with Massachusetts pay transparency guidelines and competitive local pay scales.
Scheduling at Roche Bros. is designed around store business needs, which may include variable shifts. Meat Clerks should be adaptable to hours that accommodate customer flow and department demands, fostering teamwork and service consistency.
Roche Bros. emphasizes a respectful, supportive team culture alongside customer interaction and product expertise. Their commitment to the 'golden rule' and associate morale fosters a collaborative environment, distinguishing it from other local meat department jobs.
Meat Clerks at Roche Bros. Medfield must navigate frequent physical demands like lifting and bending, as well as maintaining product safety in cold, sometimes wet environments. The role also requires vigilance against safety hazards and adherence to company sanitation standards.