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Meat Clerk
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Bridgewater, MA, 02324
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 11 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
Performing as a Meat Clerk at Roche Bros. demands frequent lifting up to 80 lbs, continuous standing and walking on firm surfaces, and occasional bending or kneeling. These physical activities ensure efficient handling of meat products and maintaining display cases in compliance with safety standards.
Meat Clerks adhere strictly to sanitation protocols such as the 'cleaner’s creed,' regularly sanitizing tools like band saws, grinders, and slicers. These practices, combined with monitoring refrigeration temperatures, help prevent contamination and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Starting as a Meat Clerk opens pathways toward roles like Meat Department Manager or Meat Specialist. Gaining expertise in meat merchandising, mastering equipment, and delivering excellent customer service can position you for leadership roles within the meat department or broader food retail management.
Bridgewater's retail meat sector sees steady demand for skilled Meat Clerks, with Roche Bros. among key employers. While competition exists, candidates demonstrating strong customer interaction skills, equipment handling expertise, and flexibility in scheduling have a favorable chance of securing positions.
Massachusetts employers, including Roche Bros., often value food safety certifications like ServSafe or state-approved meat handling credentials. These validate a candidate’s knowledge in safe food preparation and sanitation, enhancing employability in the Bridgewater area meat industry.
Roche Bros. emphasizes team-oriented culture with a 'golden rule' work ethic that fosters respect and collaboration. Meat Clerks benefit from structured onboarding, ongoing e-learning, and a supportive environment, helping associates feel valued and motivated within the Bridgewater store.
At Roche Bros., Meat Clerks combine friendly customer interaction—offering product knowledge and suggestions—with technical tasks like grinding, wrapping, and pricing meat. This balance ensures shoppers receive personalized service supported by precise meat merchandising expertise.
The Meat Clerk role at Roche Bros. offers an estimated pay range from $15.40 to $20.10 per hour, reflecting Massachusetts pay transparency standards. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity, aligning with local market rates for similar meat department jobs.
Roche Bros. mandates that only associates aged 18+ operate machinery such as band saws and grinders, coupled with comprehensive safety training. Regular monitoring and immediate reporting of hazards promote a secure workplace, minimizing risks in meat processing tasks.
Roche Bros. Meat Clerks uniquely focus on thorough product rotation, sanitation adherence, and active team collaboration under their 'R.S.T.O.' philosophy. Along with classic duties, they participate in pricing updates and vigilant loss prevention, setting this position apart in the local market.