Meat Porter (Full Time, Mid/Closing Shifts)

Who we are at Adams

At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needs—it’s about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each team member is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence.

What we’re looking for

Adams Employees are expected to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects the commitment to providing quality products that Adams is known for. For the Meat Porter, this means supporting the butchers and meat cutters by maintaining a clean and organized department, preparing workstations and tools, ensuring all equipment and surfaces meet Adams safety and sanitation standards.

Your Day-to-Day

• Ensure that customers receive the best customer service by providing friendly, polite, and knowledgeable service; greet customers personally and thank them appreciatively for shopping at Adams.
• Clean and sanitize meat cutting tools, surfaces, equipment, and machinery (including grinders, saws, slicers, and trays) throughout the day and at shift close.
• Prepare and stock cutting stations with required materials, tools, and supplies before the start of operations.
• Maintain clean floors by sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting drains as needed.
• Dispose of waste properly and ensure trash and rendering containers are emptied and sanitized regularly.
• Monitor and report any safety or maintenance issues with equipment or infrastructure to the Meat Manager promptly.
• Assist with basic packaging, labeling, and restocking tasks when needed.
• Keep walk-in coolers, freezers, and prep areas neat and organized at all times.
• Follow all food safety, OSHA, and store sanitation procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

What you bring to the Farm

• Willingness to help all customers in a professional and welcoming manner
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn cleaning and sanitation protocols specific to meat departments
• Strong attention to detail and personal responsibility for cleanliness and safety
• Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate with a team of co-workers and managers
• Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams’ products and quality
• Ability to demonstrate and set the example for Adams’ culture and values

Working Conditions

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 60 pounds
• Work in cold temperatures for most of your shift
• Safely use and operate cleaning tools and meat department equipment
• Work in a steady pace environment, especially during holidays and peak hours
• Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
• Communicate with others to exchange information
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks including in tight and confined spaces

Perks of the Job

At Adams, we believe in recognizing and rewarding excellent work with competitive compensation and meaningful benefits. In addition to quality compensation, at Adams you can expect generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles), voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, flexible pay schedules with DailyPay, and best of all, our generous Employee Discount.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions – including skill sets, experience, training, certifications and other business needs.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $18.00 - $23.40. At Adams, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. We’re committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment that helps our team members thrive—both professionally and personally.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore Adams retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

I understand that other responsibilities may be required and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.