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(18yrs+ to apply) Meat Clerk - Mahomet

Schnucks · Schnucks Mahomet, IL · $15.50–$16.75 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Why do you want to work in a meat department in particular?

What they are checking: Whether they know what the work involves, including the cold and the cleanup, and still want it.

Tell me about a time a coworker asked you to help with something outside your normal tasks.

What they are checking: Whether they pitch in, which a small store team relies on during busy stretches.

Working in a cold, wet room for four to eight hours is hard. How would you prepare for that?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about the physical conditions and will stick with the job past the first week.

Describe a time you had to follow a cleaning or sanitation routine exactly.

What they are checking: Whether they follow sanitation steps every time, which keeps a meat room safe and passes inspections.

What would you do

A customer wants a pound of ground beef split into two packages and you're the only one at the counter with a line forming. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and keep everyone moving without rushing the person in front of them.

You notice the case is messy and some product is out of place near closing. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the case shoppable and organized right up to the end of the day.

About the work

A warehouse delivery just came in. How would you check it in and get it into the cooler?

What they are checking: Whether they move cold product quickly and check it against what was ordered before putting it away.

Shelf tags tell you a lot. What would you look for on one, and what would you do if the price on the tag didn't match the package?

What they are checking: Whether they read tags carefully and fix mismatches that would frustrate a customer at checkout.

What safety steps would you follow before using a wrapping or sealing machine?

What they are checking: Whether they follow company safety rules with equipment instead of taking shortcuts.

How would you explain safe internal cooking temperatures for chicken to a customer?

What they are checking: Whether they can give clear food safety guidance, since the posting asks clerks to give cooking instructions.

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The full job description

As published by Schnucks.

Job Description This is not an official job description, but represents major responsibilities a new hire can expect to perform. You could expect the position of meat clerk to include the following: DUTIES: • Provide friendly and courteous service to customers • Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. • Wrap, label and price product • Prepare product for the service meat case • Suggestive selling and product sampling • Receive product from our warehouse • Stock, straighten and rotate product in meat cases and coolers • Read and understand shelf tags • Follow company safety guidelines when using equipment • Provide customers with proper cooking instructions • Check and maintain the proper temperature controls for coolers, freezers and cutting room • Maintain cleanliness of work area, equipment and meat cases following company safety and sanitation guidelines • At closing, pull product from service meat case for proper storage • Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of store management TRAINING Training will be provided at store level. PHYSCIAL DEMANDS Bending Stooping Work in cold wet environment Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds Working on feet entire shift (4-8 hours) Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates: • Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred. • Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. • Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). • If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation Pay Range: $15.50 - $16.75 We offer a variety of benefits to support your overall wellbeing including, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and teammate discounts. Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon length of service, area and/or position.

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