Meat Wrapper
Since 1949, Caraluzzi's Markets has been a family-owned and operated grocery store serving the Connecticut communities of Bethel, Wilton, Danbury, and Newtown. Our stores are packed with fresh produce, scratch-baked goods, chef-prepared meals, dock-fresh seafood, butcher-cut meats, and a wide selection of grocery, dairy, and frozen favorites. Caraluzzi's prides itself on product selection, customer-focused service, and having the best team around-many of whom spend the majority of their careers with us. Widely recognized as a progressive and forward-thinking independent grocer, we invite you to come grow with us!
Position Overview:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Meat Wrapper to join our Meat Department. This role is responsible for packaging, labeling, pricing, stocking, and displaying fresh meat products while maintaining quality, food safety, and customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Package, wrap, seal, label, and price meat products, including beef, pork, and poultry.
- Stock and maintain meat displays, rotate products, and monitor freshness and expiration dates.
- Ensure products meet company standards for quality, presentation, and food safety.
- Assist customers with product selection and answer questions regarding meat products.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas, coolers, and display cases.
- Remove damaged, expired, or unsellable products following company procedures.
- Support department operations and work collaboratively with team members.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Previous grocery, retail, food service, or meat department experience is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to learn meat cuts, department procedures, and food safety standards through on-the-job training.
- Strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed
- Must be 18 years of age
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to work in multi-temperature environment, including refrigerated areas.
Perks, Benefits & Career Growth
At Caraluzzi's Markets, we believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Depending on eligibility, our perks and benefits package include:
- Comprehensive healthcare; medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan assistance
- Vacation time off
- Paid sick time and paid holidays
- Family oriented promote from within culture
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth
Note:
This document provides a general summary of the essential responsibilities and duties and is not meant to include all job duties or requirements for every position. Caraluzzi's reserves the right to change and/or add to the responsibilities as the needs of the business changes
Compensation is based on a range of factors, including experience, skills, training, certifications, and overall business needs. While we aim to be competitive within our pay ranges, starting rates are typically determined by individual qualifications, and initial offers are not typically made at or near the top of the stated range.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status
