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posted: 04/24/2026

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Meat Department – Help

KIRBY FOODS – We’re 100% Employee-Owned

We are hiring a dependable Meat Department Wrapper / Clean-Up to support our meat department operations. This role focuses on wrapping, labeling, and maintaining clean, sanitary work areas to ensure product quality and food safety.

16-28hrs a week | paid leave | ESOP & 401K | $15.50/hr

Key Responsibilities:

  • Weigh, wrap, and label meat products accurately using scales and packaging equipment
  • Rotate stock and ensure proper FIFO (first-in, first-out) handling
  • Clean and sanitize work surfaces, equipment, cutting boards, knives, and display cases per store and health code standards
  • Remove packaging waste and dispose of trash and recycling properly
  • Assist with receiving and storing deliveries when needed
  • Monitor product temperatures and report concerns to supervisor
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene procedures
  • Support inventory counts and restocking of cases and shelves
  • Perform other duties as assigned by meat department manager

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a meat department, grocery, or food-prep setting preferred but not required
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
  • Basic math skills for weighing and labeling
  • Comfortable with repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and work in cool/refrigerated environments
  • Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety practices
  • Valid food handler certification preferred or willingness to obtain one
  • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

Requirements:

  • You must be available weekends and holidays
  • You must be 18 years of age
Kirby Foods of Effingham

Employer

Kirby Foods of Effingham

Location

101 S Merchant St
Effingham, IL 62401

Job Type

Part-Time

Ways to Apply

In-Person, Email Resume, Apply Online

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