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Meat Clerk
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Weston, MA, 02493
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 2 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
Meat Clerks in Weston focus on rotating stock using a strict first-in, first-out method to maintain product freshness. They monitor temperatures, organize storage areas, and promptly report refrigeration issues, all crucial to upholding food safety and quality in local meat departments.
Success at Roche Bros. requires proficiency with equipment like band saws, grinders, and automatic wrappers, plus strong customer service. Knowing meat cuts, wrapping techniques, and sanitation protocols helps deliver excellent service while ensuring safety and efficiency.
Starting as a Meat Clerk can lead to roles like Meat Department Manager or Meat Specialist. Gaining experience in meat handling, customer interaction, and inventory management builds a foundation for advancement, especially within companies like Roche Bros. that value internal promotion.
Roche Bros. emphasizes a respectful, team-oriented culture and high associate morale. Meat Clerks here benefit from clear onboarding processes, supportive management, and competitive pay aligned with MA pay transparency laws, which may be more structured than smaller local markets.
Roche Bros. schedules Meat Clerks based on store business needs, which can vary. While not explicitly flexible, shifts often accommodate local shopping patterns, providing opportunities to balance work with personal commitments in the Weston area.
Weston’s meat clerk positions face moderate competition due to the town’s smaller size and proximity to larger job hubs. However, Roche Bros.' reputation attracts candidates seeking stable retail meat roles, balancing out local demand with company-specific hiring trends.
The hiring pay range for a Meat Clerk at Roche Bros. in Weston spans approximately $15.40 to $20.10 per hour, reflecting Massachusetts’ wage transparency guidelines. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, and internal equity within the meat department.
Yes, fluency in English is essential at Roche Bros. to understand instructions, interact with customers, and ensure safety protocols are followed. Effective communication supports teamwork and enhances the overall shopping experience in a busy meat department.
Meat Clerks frequently handle sharp tools and mechanical equipment, requiring vigilance to avoid injuries. Regular cleaning, proper lifting techniques, and adherence to safety policies mitigate risks in the cold, sometimes wet, environment typical of meat departments.
Daily tasks include wrapping and pricing meat products, assisting customers, maintaining clean displays, and managing inventory. The role demands continuous physical activity and teamwork, ensuring fresh, well-presented meat merchandise for Weston shoppers.